Cloud Software Expert Security Clearance

Position: Cloud Software Expert with Security Clearance
Overview VTG is looking for a Cloud professional in Chantilly, VA. (

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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 Dev Sec Ops  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