Cloud Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provides expert-level engineering leadership in support of SOF enterprise modernization efforts, with responsibility for complex multi-discipline engineering activities supporting Cloud, DevSecOps, and enterprise software integration.
• Completes advanced engineering demand tasks including reviewing engineering change proposals, conducting evaluations of DoDAF artifacts, analyzing Cloud architectures, and assessing operations in multi-Cloud environments.
• Applies extensive knowledge of RMF within Cloud architectures to ensure enterprise solutions adhere to security and accreditation requirements.
• Serves as a senior technical advisor on Kubernetes orchestration, deployment patterns, and Cloud-native architectures; provides expert-level analysis of strengths and weaknesses of major Cloud Platforms and their applicability to SOF Cloud Operations.
• Provides expert guidance on Cloud platform selection and design based on mission requirements, operational environment, performance considerations, and security constraints.
• Engages in advanced Agile SAFe-aligned software development activities; leads and participates in Agile ceremonies; utilizes SAFe management tools to guide backlog refinement, PI planning, and cross-team coordination.
• Applies significant software and/or systems integration experience within SOF or IC environments to ensure alignment with mission needs and enterprise technical baselines.
• Possesses a midlevel understanding of networking concepts and applies advanced tools to document and analyze complex technical tasks, including implementation of Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks and controls within enterprise engineering solutions.
• Conducts and supports DoD software testing methodologies, including evaluation of test plans, scripts, results, and required documentation for enterprise-grade systems—preferably within SOF or IC mission contexts.
• Employs and evaluates state-of-the-art information technology, environmental engineering technologies, and Cloud-native frameworks, integrating them into system planning, design, operation, and modernization strategies.
• Supports development, planning, and management of enterprise-level system engineering efforts, coordinating with organizational managers, engineering authorities, budget personnel, and mission stakeholders.
• Provides advanced inputs and recommendations for status briefings, engineering reports, and leadership updates on assigned programs and technical efforts.
• Conducts market research, technology scouting, and evaluations of emerging technologies relevant to SOF missions.
• Performs surveillance of design, development, integration, and production activities on behalf of government counterparts, ensuring compliance with approved engineering processes.
• Identifies engineering deficiencies, evaluates impacts, and recommends corrective actions based on detailed examination and trend analysis of engineering performance data.
• Captures and communicates lessons learned from project execution to improve future projects.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline). Master’s Degree in any field (technical preferred).
• Years of Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of technical engineering experience to include: 5+ years of DoD experience (SOF or IC preferred). 3+ years of experience in Cloud architecture, Kubernetes, enterprise DevSecOps, or similar technical areas.
• Experience integrating and modernizing enterprise IT systems, preferably in SOF or IC operational environments.
• Experience applying RMF to Cloud architectures, containerized workloads, and enterprise IT systems.
• Experience with software integration, systems integration, mission system engineering, and complex systems-of-systems environments.