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

J&T Business Consulting; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting in Elkridge, MD seeks a senior Cloud Technical Expert to lead advisory, architecture, and direction for hybrid cloud initiatives. You will design cloud-native solutions, align government use cases with best practices, and guide modernization efforts across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.

The role requires an Active TS/SCI with Polygraph, a Master’s in a technical field, and 7+ years IT experience, including 5+ in cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Master’s degree in a related technical discipline plus at least 7 years IT experience, with 5+ in cloud.
• Deep understanding of commercial and government cloud architectures (AWS/Azure).
• Experience with application modernization and cloud-native design (microservices, serverless, containers).
• In-depth FinOps knowledge and cloud cost governance experience.
• Experience integrating enterprise security controls into cloud designs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level technical guidance on hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Architect and modernize legacy systems into cloud-native solutions.
• Implement FinOps methodologies to optimize IT expenditures.
• Establish automated cloud cost guardrails and governance mechanisms.
• Advise senior leadership on cloud technologies and roadmaps.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Government cloud

FinOps

Security policy

Education

Master's degree in related technical discipline

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

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

Elkridge, United States | Posted on 11/02/2026

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

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees both personally and professionally:

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.