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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Elkridge, MD seeks a senior Cloud Technical Expert with TS/SCI and a current Polygraph to provide strategic advisory, architectural leadership, and technical direction for hybrid cloud initiatives. You will work across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, guiding modernization of legacy applications into cloud-native architectures and implementing advanced security frameworks.

Responsibilities include shaping cloud design patterns, integrating agency cybersecurity requirements, and establishing

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related technical discipline plus at least 7 years IT experience, with minimum 5 years in cloud computing.
• Deep understanding of cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, or comparable platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Proven track record refactoring legacy systems into cloud-native designs (microservices, serverless, containers).
• In-depth FinOps knowledge: cost-control guardrails, budgeting, and financial optimization.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level technical guidance and architectural recommendations on hybrid/multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• Evaluate cloud service performance and engineer resilient cloud architectures.
• Architect and modernize applications from monoliths to cloud-native solutions.
• Incorporate agency cybersecurity policies and best practices into cloud designs.
• Implement FinOps methodologies to optimize IT expenditures and model long-term cloud investments.
• Establish automated cloud cost guardrails and governance for engineering teams.
• Advise senior government leadership on cloud technologies, roadmaps, and trade-offs.

Skills

Security Clearance

Cloud Architecture

Application Modernization

FinOps

Cloud Security

Education

Master’s degree in a related technical discipline

Job description

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

Elkridge, United States | Posted on 10/01/2026

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.