Cloud Systems Engineer – TS/SCI with FSP

Location: Bethesda, MD | Clearance: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

About the Role

Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer to support the design, operation, and optimization of enterprise cloud environments. This role is responsible for managing cloud infrastructure, supporting system performance, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and accreditation requirements. You’ll work closely with IT, security, and program teams to deliver scalable, secure cloud solutions that support mission needs.

Responsibilities

• Cloud Administration & Operations
  • Support the administration and maintenance of enterprise cloud environments (classified and unclassified)
  • Manage cloud accounts, access, and usage across environments
  • Ensure system performance, availability, and reliability
  • Troubleshoot cloud-related issues and implement solutions
• Cloud Engineering & Implementation
  • Translate user needs into technical cloud requirements and solutions
  • Develop and support implementation plans, including proofs of concept (POCs)
  • Design and deploy cloud-based storage solutions for data archiving and lifecycle management
  • Support migration and transition of program data, tools, and artifacts into cloud environments
• Requirements & Optimization
  • Conduct regular reviews of cloud requirements and identify capability gaps
  • Recommend improvements and enhancements to cloud architecture and services
  • Provide technical recommendations and solution options to stakeholders
• Cybersecurity & Compliance
  • Support compliance with cybersecurity standards and accreditation requirements (ATO/ATD)
  • Assist with compliance assessments, audits, and remediation efforts
  • Ensure cloud environments meet security policies and governance requirements
  • Maintain proper documentation to support accreditation and oversight
• Data Management & Reporting
  • Support data lifecycle management, including:
    • Archiving inactive program data
    • Enabling secure data sharing and access
  • Develop dashboards and reports to track system performance, compliance, risk, and usage metrics
• Documentation & Process Support
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cloud operations
  • Document system configurations, processes, and solutions
  • Support continuous improvement of cloud services and processes

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in cloud systems administration, cloud environment management, and cybersecurity compliance and assessments

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Cloud certifications such as AWS (e.g., Solutions Architect, SysOps), Microsoft Azure, or equivalent
• Intelligence Community experience managing cloud environments

About Xcelerate Solutions

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions is one of America's fastest-growing companies. The company’s culture is defined by a diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This commitment to employees has been recognized by inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list, as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6-star rating and a 99% CEO approval on Glassdoor.