Cloud Systems Engineer

Overview

VTG is looking for a Cloud professional in Chantilly, VA. (Note: Contingent upon program award).

Cloud I provides entry‑level technical advisory support to government programs, assisting with oversight of cloud‑based software systems, documentation reviews, and compliance assessments in a SETA capacity.

Cloud II provides independent technical advisory support, evaluating cloud‑based software solutions, architectures, and contractor performance to ensure mission alignment, security, and scalability.

Cloud III serves as a trusted technical advisor to government leadership, providing strategic oversight and guidance across complex, cloud‑based software programs in a SETA role.

What will you do?

Cloud I

• 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

Cloud II

• 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

Cloud III

• 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

Do you have what it takes?

• TS/SCI with Poly Required

Cloud I

• 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
• Preferred Qualifications: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ‑900), Google Cloud Digital Leader
• Preferred (DoD/IC): CompTIA Security+ (or ability to obtain)

Cloud II

• 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
• (one or more): AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ‑305 or equivalent), Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
• Preferred Qualifications: CompTIA Security+ or higher, SAFe Agilist or Agile‑related certification

Cloud III

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
• 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
• (one or more) AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Preferred Qualifications: CISSP or CCSP, DoD 8570 / 8140 compliance certifications
• Optional: SAFe Agilist, ITIL, or Cloud Security Alliance certifications