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Job Summary:
VTG is looking for a Cloud professional in Chantilly, VA. The role involves providing technical advisory support to government programs regarding cloud-based software systems, ensuring compliance, and evaluating cloud solutions for mission alignment and security.
Responsibilities:
• Support review of cloud‑based software architectures and design documentation
• Assist with assessment of contractor cloud solutions for alignment with requirements and standards
• Support analysis of cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) from an oversight perspective
• Help maintain technical documentation, requirements traceability, and assessment artifacts
• Participate in technical reviews, working groups, and cloud architecture discussions
• Track cloud‑related risks, issues, and action items under senior guidance
• Support coordination between government stakeholders and cloud service providers
• Analyze and assess cloud‑based software architectures and design approaches
• Review contractor cloud implementation plans, migration strategies, and technical deliverables
• Evaluate compliance with cloud security, governance, and enterprise architecture standards
• Advise program leadership on cloud tradeoffs, risks, and integration impacts
• Support Agile and DevSecOps processes as a government technical advisor
• Contribute to development of cloud technical guidance and evaluation criteria
• Prepare cloud‑focused technical briefings and recommendations
• Provide senior‑level advisory support on cloud architecture strategy and lifecycle management
• Lead government reviews of contractor cloud designs, roadmaps, and modernization efforts
• Advise leadership on cloud scalability, security, resiliency, and cost considerations
• Support development of cloud governance frameworks, technical standards, and evaluation criteria
• Participate in senior technical reviews, milestone events, and executive briefings
• Assess alignment of cloud solutions with mission needs and enterprise cloud strategies
• Mentor junior and mid‑level cloud software experts
• Support acquisition and source selection activities with cloud technical expertise
Qualifications:
Required:
• TS/SCI with Poly Required
• 1-4 years of experience supporting software or cloud‑based systems
• Foundational understanding of cloud computing concepts and architectures
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
• 5-9 years of experience supporting software‑intensive or cloud‑based systems
• Strong understanding of cloud architectures, shared responsibility models, and service offerings
• Experience performing technical oversight of contractor cloud solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience supporting software‑intensive or cloud‑centric programs
• Deep understanding of enterprise cloud architectures and multi‑cloud environments
• Proven experience providing technical oversight and advisory support (non‑developer role)
• Strong leadership, briefing, and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred:
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ‑900)
• Google Cloud Digital Leader
• CompTIA Security+ (or ability to obtain)
• CompTIA Security+ or higher
• SAFe Agilist or Agile‑related certification
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ‑305 or equivalent)
• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• CISSP or CCSP
• DoD 8570 / 8140 compliance certifications
• SAFe Agilist
• ITIL
• Cloud Security Alliance certifications
Company:
VTG delivers force modernization and digital transformation solutions that expand America’s competitive advantage in the modern battlespace. Founded in 1866, the company is headquartered in Arlington, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.