Cloud Technical Expert (TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph Required)

J&T Business Consulting; Elkridge (MD); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 216.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

J&T Business Consulting in Elkridge, MD seeks a senior Cloud Technical Expert 3 to lead strategic advisory, architectural direction, and modernization of hybrid cloud initiatives for government stakeholders.

The role requires active TS/SCI with Polygraph, a Master’s degree with 7+ years IT experience including 5 years in cloud computing. You will guide architecture, FinOps, and security across AWS/Azure, delivering scalable cloud-native solutions.

Formación

• Active TS/SCI clearance with current Polygraph.
• Master’s degree in a related technical discipline plus at least 7 years of IT experience, including 5 years in cloud computing.
• Deep understanding of commercial and government cloud architectures across AWS or Azure in IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models.
• Experience refactoring and redesigning legacy systems using cloud-native designs (microservices, serverless, containers).
• Strong FinOps knowledge: cost controls, budgeting, and optimization strategies.
• Cloud security expertise: integrating security baselines and agency controls into cloud architectures.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-level technical guidance and architectural recommendations on hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• Evaluate cloud service performance and engineer resilient solutions to constraints.
• Architect and execute application modernization to cloud-native architectures.
• Integrate agency cybersecurity policies into cloud design patterns.
• Implement FinOps methodologies to optimize IT expenditures and model long-term cloud investments.
• Design and establish automated cloud cost guardrails and governance for engineering teams.
• Advise government leadership on cloud technologies, roadmaps, and trade-offs.

Conocimientos

Cloud Architecture

FinOps

Cloud Security

Application Modernization

Hybrid Cloud

AWS

Azure

Security Clearance

Educación

Master’s degree

Herramientas

AWS

Azure

Descripción del empleo

Cloud Technical Expert (TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph Required)

Elkridge, United States | Posted on 11/05/2026

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Salary Range: $180,000 – $216,000 / year (dependent on experience, education, and skill set)

About the Role

Seeking a senior Cloud Technical Expert 3 to provide strategic advisory, architectural leadership, and technical direction supporting hybrid cloud computing initiatives in Elkridge, MD.

In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert, bridging commercial best practices, government cloud use cases, and academic research to assist government stakeholders in achieving strategic cloud modernization objectives. You will architect robust hybrid cloud solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models, guide the refactoring of legacy applications into cloud-native architectures, implement advanced security frameworks, and establish Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps) cost governance structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level technical guidance and architectural recommendations on hybrid and multi-cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure).
• Evaluate cloud service performance boundaries and engineer resilient architectural solutions to mitigate potential constraints.
• Architect and execute application modernization strategies, transforming monolithic legacy systems into secure, scalable, cloud-native solutions.
• Integrate agency-specific cybersecurity policies and industry best practices into all cloud design patterns.
• Implement Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps) methodologies to optimize IT expenditures, minimize resource waste, and model long-term cloud investments.
• Design, document, and establish automated cloud cost guardrails and governance mechanisms for engineering teams.
• Advise senior government leadership and program managers on emerging cloud technologies, service adoption roadmaps, and trade-offs.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with a current Polygraph.
• Education & Experience: Master’s degree in a related technical discipline plus at least 7 years of general IT experience, with a minimum of 5 years dedicated to cloud computing environments.
• Cloud Architecture & Engineering: Deep understanding of commercial and government cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, or comparable platforms across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models.
• Application Modernization: Proven track record refactoring and redesigning legacy software systems using cloud-native design principles (microservices, serverless, containerization).
• FinOps & Cost Governance: In-depth knowledge of cloud cost-control guardrails, budget monitoring mechanisms, and financial optimization strategies.
• Cloud Security: Demonstrated expertise incorporating enterprise/agency-specific security controls and compliance baselines into cloud architectures.

Benefits & Compensation

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement for continued education and professional certifications

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.