Cloud SME

Acuity
Washington, DC, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Compensation
$145,600.0 - $160,160.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

.NET Framework Amazon Web Services Systems Engineering Microsoft Azure Big Data C Sharp (Programming Language) Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Security Data Security Python (Programming Language) OpenShift Cloud Services
+9 more
Ansible Zero Trust Network Access Scripting Multi-Cloud Kubernetes Information Technology Terraform Serverless Computing Golang

Job description

Acuity is an award-winning consulting firm that provides proven management and technological services to the Federal government. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, by the Washington Business Journal for over five years in a row, we are hiring a Cloud SME to further assist and join in our growth. Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity’s team of experts to have an impact on our government’s critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation. Why Acuity?: Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity’s team of experts to have an impact on our government’s critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation. Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert-level technical guidance on the adoption of emerging cloud technologies within federal frameworks.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve high-priority, complex technical issues impacting mission-critical systems.
  • Serve as the primary technical advisor during agency-level architecture reviews and cloud strategy sessions.
  • Technical implementation of advanced automation scripts and custom monitoring solutions for high-security environments.
  • Analyze existing cloud architectures for security gaps and recommend remediation steps aligned with NIST and Zero Trust standards.
  • Mentor senior engineers and architects on advanced cloud service configurations and best practices.
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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
  • 12+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and systems engineering.
  • 7+ years of deep expertise in specialized cloud areas (e.g., cloud security, serverless architecture, or large-scale data migrations).
  • Recognized authority in cloud technology with a track record of solving complex enterprise problems.

Preferred Certifications

  • Federal & Security: CISSP and CCSP.
  • Domain-Specific: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional and AWS Certified Security - Specialty.
  • Architecture/Management: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

Technical Skills

  • Expertise in multi-cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
  • Advanced scripting and automation: Python, Go, Terraform, Ansible.
  • Deep knowledge of cloud-native security tools and third-party security integrations.
  • Specialized knowledge of container orchestration at scale (EKS, AKS, OpenShift).

Regulatory & Domain Expertise

  • Demonstrated expertise in applying FedRAMP High, DoD IL5/IL6, and FISMA High requirements.
  • Technical implementation of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Experience with secure data handling in classified (SIPR/JWICS) environments.

Clearance Requirement

  • Active security clearance (Secret or Top Secret)

Benefits & conditions

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best-at work and at home. Join an Award-Winning Team Our employees consistently rank us among the best-earning honors like Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) and Top Workplaces (The Washington Post, 2022-2025). Bring Your Whole Self to Work We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. Make Your Impact Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes. Learn more: Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Recruiting Scams and Fraud Acuity Inc. has been made aware of fraudulent job postings and individuals impersonating company recruiters. These scams may include fake job offers, requests for sensitive personal information, or demands for payment. Please note:

  • Acuity never asks candidates to pay for job applications, equipment, or training.
  • All official communications will come from an @myacuity.com email address.
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About the company

At Acuity, your work matters-and so does your experience. We’re a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, where you’ll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impact from day one. Why You’ll Love Working Here: Grow Your Career, Your Way We invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $3,000 annually for training and certifications and up to $3,000 for degree seeking programs-so you can keep building the career you want. Be Part of Something Innovative You’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement. Thrive in a People-First Culture Collaboration, respect, and support aren’t just values-they’re how we operate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.

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