Cloud Software Expert

OverviewVTG 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 ISupport 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 IIAnalyze 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 I1-4 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 II5-9 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 IIIBachelor’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