Cloud Technical Expert (With Active TS/SCI and Full Scope Polygraph)

J&T Business Consulting; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance and Disability

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting in Elkridge, MD, seeks a Cloud Technical Expert holding an active TS/SCI with polygraph to design secure, cost-efficient cloud solutions across AWS/Azure. You will guide architecture, security, FinOps, and cloud-native redesigns to meet agency requirements.

The role requires 7+ years IT experience, 5+ years in cloud environments, and a Master’s degree in a related discipline. An active clearance with polygraph is mandatory; a comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• 7+ years IT experience with at least 5 years in the Cloud environment.
• Master's degree (A057) in a related discipline.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph is required.

Skills

Cloud performance boundaries

Cloud architecture design

Cloud security best practices

FinOps / cost management

Cloud-native redesign

Education

Master's degree in related discipline

Job description

Cloud Technical Expert (With Active TS/SCI and Full Scope Polygraph)

Elkridge, United States | Posted on 08/11/2026

• Thorough understanding of cloud service performance boundaries of AWS, Azure, or similar cloud technologies.
  
• Ability to recommend architectural approaches to mitigate any potential cloud service performance boundaries.
  
• Knowledgeable of Cloud security implementation best practices. Ability to incorporate agency specific security requirements into Cloud design approaches.
  
• Thorough understanding of Cloud financial operations (FinOps) in application design and ability to recommend optimized approaches to manage IT costs.
  
• Thorough understanding of Cloud cost guardrail mechanisms and ability to develop and document guidance for implementation of cost control guardrails.
  
• Ability to redesign legacy applications using a cloud native approach
  
• At a minimum, a Masters A057 degree in a related discipline and at least seven (7) years of IT experience of which five (5) years must be in the Cloud environment.
  
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required
  

At CyberCore, we believe in taking care of our employees both inside and outside the workplace. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health Insurance to ensure you and your family stay healthy and well.
  
• Dental and Vision Insurance for preventive and routine care.
  
• Basic Life Insurance and Disability Insurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
  
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) to help you relax, recharge, and enjoy life.
  
• Paid Parental Leave for new parents to focus on family.
  
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your professional growth and education.
  
• A 401(k) plan with a company match to help you plan for your future.