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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

J T seeks a senior Cloud Technical Expert 3 in Elkridge, MD to lead cloud strategy and architecture across hybrid environments. You will guide modernization, security, and FinOps, partnering with government stakeholders to align cloud initiatives with strategic goals.

The role requires a TS/SCI with poly clearance, a Master’s degree, and 5+ years in cloud engineering across AWS/Azure with a focus on secure, scalable cloud-native solutions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related technical discipline with 7+ years IT experience.
• At least 5 years in cloud computing environments.
• Proven refactoring of legacy apps to cloud-native architectures.
• Deep knowledge of government and commercial cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural leadership for hybrid/multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• Architect and modernize applications into cloud-native designs.
• Implement FinOps cost governance and guardrails.
• Integrate agency cybersecurity policies into cloud designs.
• Advise leadership on cloud technologies, roadmaps, and trade-offs.

Skills

Cloud architecture

FinOps

Cloud security

Leadership

Gov't/compliance

Hybrid cloud

Education

Master's degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

Cloud-native tooling

Job description

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.