Cloud Advisor

Rapid Cycle Solutions; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapid Cycle Solutions LLC is seeking a Cloud Community Advisor to lead engagement with cloud communities and to edit and review Statements of Work for cloud task orders. The role requires TS/SCI clearance with FS Poly and on-site work in Herndon, VA.

The ideal candidate will bring cloud services expertise, strong written and verbal communication, and experience in cloud/hybrid environments, contributing to an IC-wide multi-cloud initiative and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher with extensive cloud experience.
• At least 4 years in a cloud or hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community members.
• Engage with cloud community members across media platforms.
• Respond to technical cloud requests promptly and effectively.
• Educate Government customers on cloud services to meet mission needs.
• Review SOWs for cloud task orders and advise on edits.
• Ask technical questions to gather information for comprehensive SOWs.
• Create educational cloud content from community interactions.
• Explain technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with account management, vendor, provisioning, and communications teams.
• Provide regular updates on community feedback and issues.

Skills

Cloud services knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

SOW review experience

Cloud/hybrid experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 9+ years of exp

Master’s degree + 7+ years of exp

PhD/JD + 4+ years of exp

Tools

Azure

GCP

IBM

Oracle

Job description

• Location: Herndon, VA
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Work Location: On-Site
• Shift: Day Job
• Travel: No
• Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with FS Poly

Rapid Cycle Solutions LLC (RCS) is an innovative small business providing IT and management consulting services to the U.S. Federal Government and commercial clients. We have unique strengths in complex, cross-organizational solution analysis, design, development, implementation, and change management supporting enterprise requirements. Our team of professionals has deep consulting backgrounds supporting the unique needs of our clients. Our team members have proven experience leading strategic initiatives within the civilian Government agencies.

*Note: Please ensure you meet the Security Clearance obligations before applying to optimize your consideration for this and other employment opportunities with RCS.

RCS is seeking a Cloud Community Advisor to contribute to the intelligence community’s first multi-cloud initiative, you will be at the epicenter of emergent cloud computing technologies, establishing a foundation that will evolve to include all agencies within the IC. The ideal candidate will have a background in cloud services and excellent verbal and written communication skills. This role requires a person who is comfortable reviewing and editing Statements of Work (SOWs) for cloud task orders.

This position requires the candidate to meet specific Security Clearance obligations to work onsite in Herndon, VA.

What you will do:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community members.
• Engage with cloud community members and consumers across various media platforms.
• Respond to technical cloud requests promptly and effectively.
• Serve as a Cloud Agnostic advocate and help to educate the Government customer on cloud services appropriate to meet mission requirements.
• Review SOWs for cloud task orders, providing feedback and advising on edits.
• Utilize knowledge and experience to ask technical questions, ensuring you gather necessary information to create comprehensive and accurate SOWs.
• Create educational cloud content based on community interactions and identified needs.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Partner with account management, vendor, provisioning, and communications teams to ensure cohesive support for the community.
• Provide regular updates on community feedback, technical issues, and areas for improvement.

Required Qualifications/Education:

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph
  • U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• Bachelor’s and nine (9) years or more experience; Master’s and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. Years of experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of cloud services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience researching cloud issues and briefings findings.
• Willingness to review and edit Cloud Statements of Work (SOWs) for cloud consumers.
• At least 4 years of experience in a cloud and/or hybrid environment.

Nice to Have Qualifications:

• Familiarity with different media platforms for community engagement.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think analytically.
• Certifications in Azure, GCP, Azure, IBM, and/or Oracle.
• Experience as a Cloud Agnostic Architect.

RCS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

All RCS work locations are drug-free workplaces.

RCS considers several factors which can influence a final salary including but not limited to; skill set relevancy, work experience, geographic location, security clearance, education, certifications, training, and other business and organizational requirements. At RCS we offer competitive compensation packages, benefits, and learning and development opportunities. Individuals are typically not hired at or near the top of the salary range being that compensation decisions are dependent on individual circumstances. The salary range listed for this position is a reasonable estimate taking into consideration the required qualifications.

RCS encourages external referrals and offers a referral bonus after a successful hire. This will be paid 90 days after the new hire's start date. Bonus amounts vary based on the skill level and position of the referred candidate and are provided in the form of a gift certificate.