Cloud Engineer

Guidehouse; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Cloud Engineer in Bethesda, MD to lead design, implementation, and maintenance of secure classified and unclassified cloud environments supporting R&D, testing, and accreditation. You will define requirements, build environments, and draft documentation for ATD/ATO readiness.

The role requires 5 days per week on client site, active TS/SCI with polygraph, and a strong background in cloud engineering and security. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a technical field.
• Security+ certification or DoD 8570 IAT Level II.
• 5+ years of cloud engineering experience.
• Experience defining cloud requirements and architecture diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Define unclassified and classified cloud environment requirements and translate into scalable, secure designs.
• Build, deploy, and maintain R&D cloud environments including VPCs and workflows.
• Develop final system designs for accreditation and ATO readiness.
• Create classified cloud architectures and documentation for accreditation and testing.
• Produce summary reports with lessons learned and security improvement recommendations.
• Maintain technical docs, monthly security summaries, and cost/integration reports.
• Prepare secure integration paths for imagery, audio, and data types for programs.
• Administer collaboration and project-management tools, monitor usage and permissions.
• Support cross-program coordination with large user bases and government-approved SaaS.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Security clearance

Project management

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a technical field

Job description

## Cloud EngineerApply: US - MD, Bethesda: Full time: Posted 4 Days Ago: 43252**Job Family:**IT Architecture/Cloud (ESA)**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph**What 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 ManagerThe 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