Agile and Cloud Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Noblis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 127,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis seeks an Agile and Cloud SME to advance cloud adoption, Agile delivery maturity, and DevSecOps within FAA programs. You will lead modernization of flight data, airspace information, and related services in a secure, scalable cloud-based SOA environment.

Ideal candidates bring deep Agile experience, cloud platform expertise, and a track record of guiding secure deployments across complex federal systems. This role offers hybrid or favorable remote options depending on program needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher with applicable field and extensive experience.
• Experience supporting FAA/NAS or federal aviation programs.
• Proven ability to lead Agile transformations (Scrum/SAFe).
• Hands-on cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP) and cloud-native architectures.
• DevSecOps practices including CI/CD and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Support Agile and cloud transformation initiatives across FAA segments.
• Align delivery with AES objectives and security requirements.
• Lead adoption of Scrum/SAFe across teams.
• Drive CI/CD pipelines and automated testing with secure integration.
• Provide cloud architecture guidance and migration strategies.
• Enhance observability, monitoring, and performance management.
• Collaborate across engineering, architecture, and operations teams.
• Mentor teams adopting Agile, cloud, and DevSecOps practices.
• Ensure secure authentication and platform security enhancements.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Agile frameworks

DevSecOps

SOA & microservices

Observability & monitoring

Cloud security

Collaboration & communication

US residency / citizenship requirement

API management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Business

Master's degree (13+ years total)

Associates + 5 years experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Position Overview

The Agile and Cloud Subject Matter Expert (SME) supports multiple FAA program capabilities and segments, including future upgrades, Cloud adoption/expansion, API Management, and other emerging initiatives. This role plays a critical part in advancing cloud adoption, Agile delivery maturity, and DevSecOps transformation in alignment with the FAA’s Automation Evolution Strategy (AES).

Responsibilities

The SME ensures that providing flight data, airspace information, and related capabilities are delivered through a secure, scalable, and cloud-integrated service-oriented architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Agile and cloud transformation initiatives across FAA Program segments, including technology upgrades and system enhancements, cloud-based solutions, and API Management
• Align capabilities and delivery practices with FAA Automation Evolution Strategy (AES) objectives
• Lead adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, SAFe) across program teams
• Drive DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline development, automated testing, and secure code integration
• Provide guidance on cloud architecture, migration strategies, and optimization within AWS, Azure, or similar environments
• Enhance cloud-native capabilities, ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance of services
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and operations teams to modernize infrastructure and service delivery models
• Implement and improve service monitoring, observability, and performance management capabilities
• Support authentication, authorization, and security enhancements across platforms and services
• Facilitate cross-team coordination to ensure alignment between Agile delivery, cloud infrastructure, and mission requirements
• Identify process improvement opportunities to accelerate delivery timelines and increase operational efficiency
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to teams adopting Agile, cloud, and DevSecOps practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field and 16+ years of relevant experience in API management, enterprise integration, or large-scale system modernization;
• or, a Master’s degree with 13 years total
• or, an Associates Degree with an additional 5 years (total of 21 years) of experience
• Experience supporting FAA, NAS systems, or similar federal/aviation programs
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe) and experience leading Agile transformations
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud‑native architectures
• Experience implementing DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
• Knowledge of service‑oriented architecture (SOA), microservices, and distributed systems
• Experience with system monitoring, observability tools, and performance optimization
• Understanding of authentication and security frameworks in cloud environments
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident (3+ years U.S residency)

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with NAS systems, aviation data services, or air traffic management environments
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Background in infrastructure‑as‑code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Certifications in Agile (CSM, SAFe), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), or DevSecOps practices
• Experience implementing advanced monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)
• PMP, ITIL, or related process and program management certifications

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it’s just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $127,100.00 - USD $198,575.00 /Yr.