Cloud Software Expert

VTG Defense; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense in Chantilly, VA, is looking for Cloud professionals to provide technical advisory support to government programs across various levels of cloud involvement. Roles range from Cloud I, focusing on cloud software architecture reviews, to Cloud III, providing strategic oversight. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications, such as a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and cloud certifications. TS/SCI with Polygraph is required. This position offers a chance to work on mission-critical cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in cloud-based systems.
• TS/SCI with Poly Required.
• Strong understanding of cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

• Support review of cloud-based software architectures.
• Analyze and assess cloud-based software architectures.
• Provide senior-level advisory support on cloud architecture strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Understanding of cloud computing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Google Cloud Digital Leader

Job description

Overview

VTG is looking for a Cloud professional in Chantilly, VA. (Note: Contingent upon program award).

Cloud I provides entrylevel technical advisory support to government programs, assisting with oversight of cloudbased software systems, documentation reviews, and compliance assessments in a SETA capacity.

Cloud II provides independent technical advisory support, evaluating cloudbased software solutions, architectures, and contractor performance to ensure mission alignment, security, and scalability.

Cloud III serves as a trusted technical advisor to government leadership, providing strategic oversight and guidance across complex, cloudbased software programs in a SETA role.

What will you do?

Cloud I

• Support review of cloudbased software architectures and design documentation
• Assist with assessment of contractor cloud solutions for alignment with requirements and standards
• Support analysis of cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) from an oversight perspective
• Help maintain technical documentation, requirements traceability, and assessment artifacts
• Participate in technical reviews, working groups, and cloud architecture discussions
• Track cloudrelated risks, issues, and action items under senior guidance
• Support coordination between government stakeholders and cloud service providers

Cloud II

• Analyze and assess cloudbased software architectures and design approaches
• Review contractor cloud implementation plans, migration strategies, and technical deliverables
• Evaluate compliance with cloud security, governance, and enterprise architecture standards
• Advise program leadership on cloud tradeoffs, risks, and integration impacts
• Support Agile and DevSecOps processes as a government technical advisor
• Contribute to development of cloud technical guidance and evaluation criteria
• Prepare cloudfocused technical briefings and recommendations

Cloud III

• Provide seniorlevel advisory support on cloud architecture strategy and lifecycle management
• Lead government reviews of contractor cloud designs, roadmaps, and modernization efforts
• Advise leadership on cloud scalability, security, resiliency, and cost considerations
• Support development of cloud governance frameworks, technical standards, and evaluation criteria
• Participate in senior technical reviews, milestone events, and executive briefings
• Assess alignment of cloud solutions with mission needs and enterprise cloud strategies
• Mentor junior and midlevel cloud software experts
• Support acquisition and source selection activities with cloud technical expertise

Do you have what it takes?

• TS/SCI with Poly Required

Cloud I — Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience supporting software or cloudbased systems
• Foundational understanding of cloud computing concepts and architectures
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
• Preferred Qualifications: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900), Google Cloud Digital Leader
• Preferred (DoD/IC): CompTIA Security+ (or ability to obtain)

Cloud II — Qualifications

• 5-9 years of experience supporting softwareintensive or cloudbased systems
• Strong understanding of cloud architectures, shared responsibility models, and service offerings
• Experience performing technical oversight of contractor cloud solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• One or more: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ305 or equivalent), Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
• Preferred Qualifications: CompTIA Security+ or higher, SAFe Agilist or Agile-related certification

Cloud III — Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
• 10+ years of experience supporting softwareintensive or cloudcentric programs
• Deep understanding of enterprise cloud architectures and multicloud environments
• Proven experience providing technical oversight and advisory support (nondeveloper role)
• Strong leadership, briefing, and stakeholder engagement skills
• One or more: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Preferred Qualifications: CISSP or CCSP, DoD 8570 / 8140 compliance certifications
• Optional: SAFe Agilist, ITIL, or Cloud Security Alliance certifications