SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT CLOUD ENGINEER

EOA Technologies; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EOA Technologies is seeking a Senior SME Cloud Engineer to lead Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud initiatives for a U.S. Government customer. The role focuses on strategic guidance, secure, scalable architectures, and governance across mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities include enterprise cloud strategy, end-to-end cloud transformation, M365 migrations, and zero-trust security implementations, with audits and leadership reviews supporting cloud governance.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• Two cloud certifications beyond fundamentals in Azure or AWS.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 12+ years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise-wide cloud strategy encompassing Azure infrastructure, M365 service integration, and operational resilience.
• Lead full lifecycle cloud transformation initiatives including planning, design, execution, and sustainment.
• Architect secure Azure solutions with AKS, Synapse, Logic Apps, and Sentinel.
• Direct enterprise-level M365 migrations (cross-tenant, government cloud, or hybrid Exchange).
• Drive implementation of zero-trust security, data loss prevention (DLP), identity protection, and Purview compliance features.
• Consult with business and technical leadership to align cloud solutions with strategic objectives.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging Azure and M365 technologies into existing environments.
• Establish policies, standards, and governance frameworks for both Azure and M365 operations.
• Represent cloud interests during audits, technical reviews, and C-level planning sessions.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Azure

Microsoft 365 (M365)

Zero-trust security

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Azure Synapse

Logic Apps

Microsoft Sentinel

Purview

M365 migrations

Job description

Description

EOA Technologies is seeking a SME Cloud Engineer on one of our subcontracts. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to support a U.S. Government customer. The SME Cloud Engineer is the lead authority on Azure and Microsoft 365 solutions within the organization. This role provides strategic cloud guidance, oversees cloud transformations, and ensures secure, scalable, and compliant architectures across mission‑critical systems.

• Define enterprise‑wide cloud strategy encompassing Azure infrastructure, M365 service integration, and operational resilience.
• Lead full lifecycle cloud transformation initiatives including planning, design, execution, and sustainment.
• Architect secure Azure solutions with advanced services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Synapse, Logic Apps, and Sentinel.
• Direct enterprise‑level M365 migrations (e.g., cross‑tenant, government cloud, or hybrid Exchange scenarios).
• Drive implementation of zero‑trust security, data loss prevention (DLP), identity protection, and Microsoft Purview compliance features.
• Consult with business and technical leadership to align cloud solutions with strategic objectives.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging Azure and M365 technologies into existing environments.
• Establish policies, standards, and governance frameworks for both Azure and M365 operations.
• Represent cloud interests during audits, technical reviews, and C‑level planning sessions.

Requirements

To be considered for this position you must have the following:

• Possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
• Certifications required: Two (2) Cloud Certifications beyond fundamentals in representative cloud where work is performed (Azure or AWS)
• Educational requirements: Bachelors Degree
• Years of experience required: 12+ years

Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs - not on any protected characteristic. EOA Technologies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, religious affiliation, hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EOA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations when feasible to individuals with disabilities.