Cloud Engineer

Guidehouse Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an IT Architect specialized in cloud environments to define secure, scalable architectures for both unclassified and classified systems in Bethesda, MD. The role involves building cloud environments, developing accreditation-ready designs, and producing guidance for security and operations.

Qualifications include active TS/SCI with poly, a Bachelor’s in a technical field, and Security+ or DoD 8570 Level II.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a technical field.
• Security+ (or DoD 8570 IAT Level II) certification.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements for unclassified and classified cloud environments and translate into scalable, secure architectures.
• Build, deploy, and maintain cloud environments including VPCs for testing and evaluation workflows.
• Develop architecture documents, CONOPS, cost/resource plans, and technical guidance.
• Create classified cloud architectures and documentation for accreditation and testing against data characteristics.
• Produce reports on lessons learned, best practices, and security improvements.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Architecture design

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or technical field

Security+ certification / DoD 8570 IAT Level II

Tools

VPC & cloud environments

Job description

Job Family : IT Architecture/Cloud (ESA)

Travel Required : Up to 10%

Clearance Required : Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You’ll Do:

• 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

The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail] . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to