Overview

The Cloud Engineer/Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides an expert level of functional knowledge to the project and team leadership in a specialized field such as business, engineering, IT Governance and knowledge management. Applicable functional areas include systems engineering, business process, quality assurance, organizational planning, configuration and data information systems, major enterprise-wide technology deployments, or strategic enterprise infrastructure redesign. 

This position requires a (DoD) Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Monitors and implements Cloud Computing Plan for Operations (C3PO) practices e.g., receive, review, and coordination of intercepts, hardware reuse, and independent security assessments Support Joint & Co-Use Cybersecurity activities and information requests. 
• Supports the sponsorship of new services and facilities as needed.
• Supports Combatant Command and 4th Estate unique security inquiries and provides recommendations for tailored processes. 
• Helps facilitate and prioritize interactions between CSPs and Government entities to prioritize the review of authorization packages.
• Collaborating with system owners to identify and design topologies for custom business and scientific applications in any of the four cloud services providers.
• Collaborating with engineering and development teams to evaluate and identify optimal cloud solutions.
• Modifying and improving existing systems.
• Educating teams on the implementation of new cloud technologies and initiatives.
• Evaluating cloud services for functionality and security.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
• Architect and demonstrate cloud solutions to potential customers with the benefits of migrating to the cloud.
• Review documentation of cloud service providers and develop policies and procedures for using them in the enterprise.
• Interact with clients, provide cloud support, and make recommendations based on client needs.
• Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.
• Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.
• Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and co-workers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability.

Qualifications

• This position requires IAT II or IAM III certifications - CASP, CCNP, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GSLC, CCISO, CCSP, CISM. 

Experience

• MA/MS and a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in a technical discipline or fifteen (15) years of recent relevant experience.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience in one of the four cloud service providers – Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.
• Hands-on experience in the areas like systems engineering, computing, storage, networking, software development, and cybersecurity.
• Experience in systems migration to the cloud and DoD Risk Management Framework.
• Experience consulting with system owners on how to design, migrate, and optimize their solutions on cloud services.
• Business process improvement/reengineering experience.
• Experience with industry methods for process improvement, organizational design, or performance optimization.
• Strong project management, solutions development.
• Excellent organization and time management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to assess business requirements.
• High level of proficiency in briefing managers and communicating recommendations regarding status of project.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Superior customer service and relationship management skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with management and staff at all levels within a multi-level organization.

Security

• This position requires a (DoD) Top Secret Clearance