Cloud Engineer SME

Job Description

Cloud Engineer SME

Position Summary

Dark Star Intelligence, LLC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Engineer SME to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of cloud provider services such as AWS, Azure, Oracle, IBM, Google Cloud, etc., and cloud-based services such as Office 365 in support of the IC.

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland

FSLA Status: Full-Time

Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens

Position Type: On-Site

Clearance Level: TS/SCI with a Counterintelligence Polygraph

• Apply knowledge of the latest trends in the Cloud Security Engineering industry to support the analytical service contract in the deployment of web services and solutions enabling the automation of data discovery and support higher orders of analysis to implement Cloud Security best practices
• Designs, plans, and integrate cloud computing and virtualization systems using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and current cloud-native deployment techniques and tools
• Provide Cloud Security Engineering input to programs throughout the lifecycle to ensure systems meet ICD-503 and Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards
• Work with Solution Architects to conduct Proof of Concepts (POCs), and assist in production implementations
• Execute periodically, and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments, including user accounts, application access, file system, and external web integrity scans to determine compliance
• Exposure to big data solutions in cloud environments such as Sage Maker
• Participates in special projects as required to include technology evaluations and produce Analysis of Alternatives and provide Cloud Security SME recommendations
• Assist the agency in designing, implementing, and documenting the security controls of the system to enable the agency to achieve initial authorization. Subsequently, you will support the iterations of new capabilities and cloud services via change management and continuous monitoring. Will also assist customers of the network in leveraging the security controls provided so they can rapidly deploy their applications.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to influence and collaborate with leadership, peers, and team members
• Extensive hands‑on experience with cloud architecture/engineering, services, migration, and security to include AWS/Azure Commercial, Secret, and TS/SCI regions
• Experience with Office 365
• Experience with Cloud-based Computer Network Defense (CND)
• Experience with Networking in Cloud and on-prem environments
• Knowledge of Cross Domain Solution (CDS) engineering and high-level understanding of multi-security domain operations
• Experience with cloud automation and scripting (Auto-scale, Azure Resource Management, Scripting, Power Shell)

• Experience with Cloud computing
• Experience with CLI scripting and automation
• Experience with supporting Windows and UNIX platform applications
• Experience leveraging API-based integrations between enterprise-class solutions, based‑premises, in the Cloud or a vendor SaaS
• Knowledge of various programming and scripting languages, including Java, Power Shell, SQL, or Python
• Ability to participate in an on‑call rotation providing 24‑hour support
• Ability to communicate and document effectively

• Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and CSPs
• Experience with database systems, including Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL
• Experience with Agile Methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, CS, or Engineering

At Dark Star Intelligence LLC, we firmly uphold Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) as a foundational principle, underscoring our dedication to fostering a workplace free from discrimination. Our commitment ensures that employment decisions are based solely on individual merit, including abilities, skills, and qualifications. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our EEO policy is integral to every stage of the employment process, encompassing recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, training, work environment, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other employment conditions.

• Core Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Legal Services, Paid Time Off, 11 Federal Holidays, and a Floating Holiday.
• Voluntary Benefits: Legal Shield, IDShield, and Whole Life Insurance.