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# Data Scientist Cloud - SME

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $154,050 - $278,475
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Data Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Machine Learning, Network Segmentation, NIPRNet, Cloud Services, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Processing, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Multi-Cloud, HybridCloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloudformation, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Low Latency, Terraform, Cyber Warfare, Devsecops, Serverless Computing, Static Application Security Testing, Microservices, Dynamic Application Security Testing
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/md/ft-meade/2d3f8c4d-4afd-4fb9-9388-385875346d3c

## About the Role

Ansible
Planning
Equities
Terraform
Automation
Kubernetes
Scalability
Prototyping
Market Data
Multi-Cloud
Low Latency
Data Centers
Data Security
Cloud Services
Microsoft Azure
Data Processing
Cloud Computing
Computer Science
Machine Learning
Cyber Operations
Nodes (Networking)
AWS CloudFormation
Immunoprecipitation
Serverless Computing
Solution Architecture
Hybrid Cloud Computing
Artificial Intelligence
Technical Documentation
IAT Level III Certification
Cloud Computing Architecture
Microsoft Azure Expressroute
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
Cloud Financial Management (FinOps)
Certified Information Security Manager
Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
Certified Information Systems Security Professional

At least 6 years, * Experience: 12+ years in IT/Engineering, with 6+ years of dedicated experience architecting DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) cloud environments.

 * Technical Proficiency:
 + Multi-Cloud Mastery: Deep expertise in AWS GovCloud and/or Azure Government.
 + Containerization: Expert-level knowledge of Kubernetes (K8s), EKS, or AKS for orchestrating microservices.
 + DevSecOps: Proficiency in building CI/CD pipelines that integrate automated security scanning (SAST/DAST).
 * Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cloud Computing, or related field.
 * Compliance: IAT Level III (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, or CISM) per DoD 8570/8140.

Preferred Skills Section

 * Hybrid-Cloud & Connectivity SME: Expert knowledge in architecting and maintaining hybrid-cloud connectivity solutions (e.g., AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute) to bridge on-premises DoD data centers with GovCloud environments while maintaining strict low-latency and high-security requirements.
 * Cloud R&D: Experience prototyping "Edge" cloud capabilities and tactical cloud nodes for forward-deployed Cyber Mission Teams (CMTs) operating in disconnected or bandwidth-constrained environments.
 * Operational Sustainment: Proven ability to lead the full lifecycle of complex cloud migrations, transitioning legacy mission tools from on-premise hardware to modern, scalable serverless or containerized architectures.
 * Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS): Technical familiarity with managing secure data transfers and service orchestration between different classification levels (NIPR/SIPR/JWICS).
 * Professional Certifications: High-level credentials such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

## Description

As the Cloud SME, you will be the primary architect for USCYBERCOM's hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and MilCloud). You will design the secure "terrain" that hosts both the Cyber Operations Integrated Planning (COIP) tools and the Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture (JCWA). Your goal is to ensure high availability, rapid scalability, and ironclad security for global mission sets., * Enterprise Architecture: Lead the design and implementation of large-scale cloud architectures that support both Defensive (DCO) and Offensive (OCO) mission enclaves.

 * Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Drive the transition to automated provisioning using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible to ensure environments are repeatable, auditable, and disposable.
 * Cloud Security & Zero Trust: Implement Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) within cloud environments, ensuring strict identity-based access (ICAM) and micro-segmentation of mission data.
 * Cloud Native AI/ML Support: Partner with the AI SME to architect the specialized GPU-compute clusters and high-speed storage required for large-scale data processing and model inference.
 * Cost & Resource Optimization: Provide SME-level guidance on FinOps, optimizing cloud spend while ensuring the Command has the burst capacity needed during active cyber engagements.
 * RMF & ATO Acceleration: Lead the technical documentation and engineering efforts to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO) for new cloud services and custom-built mission applications.