SME Cloud Engineer – DoD/USACE Cloud Infrastructure

Job Family :

Software Development & Support (Digital)

Travel Required :

Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Active Secret

What You Will Do : Provide expert technical and managerial leadership for cloud infrastructure supporting Department of Defense and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) mission objectives. Define and implement cloud strategies that ensure secure scalable and resilient environments. Oversee provisioning configuration maintenance optimization and recovery of cloud systems while ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity and governance standards. Operate with significant decision-making authority impacting cloud implementation and financial management across USACE environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish cloud architecture goals and implementation plans aligned with DoD and USACE mission priorities.

• Direct provisioning configuration and maintenance of cloud environments including approved SaaS offerings.

• Monitor and manage cloud infrastructure changes ensuring security compliance and operational continuity.

• Lead optimization and recovery strategies to maintain high availability and disaster resilience.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in cloud automation integration and performance tuning.

• Interface with senior leadership to advise on cloud strategy decisions and modernization initiatives.

• Oversee cloud financial management cost optimization and staffing for cloud engineering teams.

• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks NIST standards and RMF guidelines throughout all cloud operations.

What You Will Need :

• U.S. citizenship.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD 'Secret' security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

• Must have at least 14 years of relevant experience.

• Extensive experience in cloud engineering and architecture within DoD federal or similar environments.

• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS Azure DoD-approved environments) and automation tools.

• Expertise in cloud security compliance and governance practices.

• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage large-scale cloud implementations.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills for interfacing with senior management.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate.

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

• ITIL 4 Foundation Certified.

• Active 'SECRET' or higher-level clearance preferred.

• Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution

The annual salary range for this position is $149000.00-$248000.00. 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

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Assistance and ID theft protection etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

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

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