Cloud Engineer
Job Family:
IT Architecture/Cloud (ESA)Travel Required:
Up to 10%Clearance Required:
Active Top Secret SCI with PolygraphWhat You’ll Do:
As the Cloud Engineer, you will serves as the technical lead for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure classified and unclassified cloud environments that support R&D programs, testing activities, system accreditation, and data integration efforts. Responsibilities include:
Define requirements for both unclassified and classified cloud environments and translate them into scalable, secure architecture designs and supporting documentation.
Build, deploy, and maintain R&D program cloud environments, including Virtual Private Clouds for testing, performer software management, and integrated scoring and evaluation workflows.
Develop final system designs-covering accreditation-ready architecture formats, CONOPS documentation, cost/resource management plans, and technical guidance.
Create classified cloud architectures and documentation to support accreditation and enable system testing against classified data characteristics.
Produce summary reports capturing lessons learned, best practices, and recommendations for process and security improvements across IT and program operations.
Maintain and update technical documentation, monthly security summaries, cost reports, and integration assessments for vendor provided solutions.
Prepare and document secure integration paths for imagery, audio, vector sources, and other data types required by program environments and evaluation catalogs.
Administer collaboration, planning, and project-management tools-configuring software platforms, documenting usage, monitoring monthly activity, and managing user accounts and permissions.
Support cross-program coordination by ensuring collaboration tools are capable of handling large user volumes, private channels, and government-approved SaaS solutions.
** This role requires 5 days a week on client site in Bethesda, MD.
What You Will Need:
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a technical field
CURRENT Security+ certification (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
FIVE (5) or more years of experience in cloud engineering. Experience should include but not be limited to:
Constructing and administering unclassified and classified commercial cloud environments
Defining of cloud requirements; developing architecture diagrams to support an approved Authority to Develop (ATD) determination
Rolling out, delivering, and setting up the underlying cloud environment
Developing the final system design to support an approved Authority to Operate (ATO) determination
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Masters' degree or PhD in degree in computer science or a related technical field
FOUR (4) or more years of experience managing a multi-disciplinary research and development (R&D) or Test and Evaluation (T&E) team
ONE (1) or more year of experience as a Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
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