Cloud Technical SME

Responsibilities

• Evaluate cloud architecture designs for scalability, security, resilience, and mission alignment.
• Review proposed cloud solutions supporting PMO workflows, DEE environments, and lifecycle management operations.
• Assess integration strategies involving MBSE, PLM, CAD/simulation, and engineering tool chains to identify risks and ensure interoperability.
• Advise on implementing and interpreting NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC controls across program cloud environments.
• Evaluate IAM and security design approaches to ensure sensitive program data is appropriately protected.
• (Preferred) Provide guidance on RMF, DISA STIGs, and FedRAMP when applicable.
• Review performance strategies supporting scalability, redundancy, and mission assurance.
• Recommend optimizations related to resource utilization, cost efficiency, and digital engineering workflow support.
• Review cloud migration strategies involving legacy systems, engineering tools, and PMO workflows.
• Advisory on modernization including containerization, Infrastructure-as-Code automation, and cloud-native patterns.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies, engineering frameworks, and mission-aligned platforms.
• Provide insight on integrating cloud-native AI/ML capabilities.
• Document technical evaluation reports, decision briefs, risk assessments, and recommendations.
• Communicate findings to PMO leadership, engineering stakeholders, and cybersecurity teams.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Cloud Computing, IT, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Preferred Master’s.
• 15 years of experience as a cloud engineer, architect, or technical SME supporting secure government or defense environments.
• Required Clearance: Active Secret clearance, Top Secret Preferred; US Citizenship required.
• Technical Experience: Expertise in NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC, with demonstrated experience evaluating compliance alignment.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP, and DoD cloud offerings such as GovCloud or milCloud.
• Experience reviewing engineering tool integrations (MBSE, PLM, CAD/simulation, digital engineering systems).
• Excellent analytical skills, communication abilities, and technical writing proficiency.

Core Competencies

• Ability to synthesize complex technical proposals and develop structured recommendations.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, engineering workflows, and cybersecurity principles.
• Skilled in risk evaluation, decision analysis, and technical SME oversight.
• Able to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and leadership.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with RMF, DISA STIGs, and FedRAMP.
• Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, CISSP, CCSP, Security+.
• Experience advising PMO or acquisition programs.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps and Agile digital engineering practices.