Cloud Engineer

As the Cloud Engineer, you will serves as the technical lead for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure classified and unclassified cloud environments that support R&D programs, testing activities, system accreditation, and data integration efforts. Responsibilities include:

• Define requirements for both unclassified and classified cloud environments and translate them into scalable, secure architecture designs and supporting documentation.
• Build, deploy, and maintain R&D program cloud environments, including Virtual Private Clouds for testing, performer software management, and integrated scoring and evaluation workflows.
• Develop final system designs-covering accreditation-ready architecture formats, CONOPS documentation, cost/resource management plans, and technical guidance.
• Create classified cloud architectures and documentation to support accreditation and enable system testing against classified data characteristics.
• Produce summary reports capturing lessons learned, best practices, and recommendations for process and security improvements across IT and program operations.
• Maintain and update technical documentation, monthly security summaries, cost reports, and integration assessments for vendor provided solutions.
• Prepare and document secure integration paths for imagery, audio, vector sources, and other data types required by program environments and evaluation catalogs.
• Administer collaboration, planning, and project-management tools-configuring software platforms, documenting usage, monitoring monthly activity, and managing user accounts and permissions.
• Support cross-program coordination by ensuring collaboration tools are capable of handling large user volumes, private channels, and government-approved SaaS solutions.

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a technical field
• CURRENT Security+ certification (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
• FIVE (5) or more years of experience in cloud engineering. Experience should include but not be limited to:
• Constructing and administering unclassified and classified commercial cloud environments
• Defining of cloud requirements; developing architecture diagrams to support an approved Authority to Develop (ATD) determination
• Rolling out, delivering, and setting up the underlying cloud environment
• Developing the final system design to support an approved Authority to Operate (ATO) determination

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Masters’ degree or PhD in degree in computer science or a related technical field
• FOUR (4) or more years of experience managing a multi-disciplinary research and development (R&D) or Test and Evaluation (T&E) team
• ONE (1) or more year of experience as a Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager

The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.