Cloud Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Title: Cloud Engineer Location: Ft Meade, MD/Hybrid Clearance: Active DoD Secret Job Category: IT About SHR Consulting Group: SHR is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's most complex modernization and readiness challenges across the defense, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and AI. With an intimate understanding of our customers' challenges and deep expertise in existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions. Position Overview: SHR Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer responsible for supporting the design, evaluation, implementation, and testing of cloud infrastructure and services across classified and unclassified environments. Works closely with Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), Government stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure secure, scalable, and efficient cloud solutions aligned with DoD cybersecurity and mission requirements. Job Responsibilities: Evaluate CSP documentation and recommend technical artifact acceptability.
Track and report commercial parity exceptions monthly to support the SCCA PMO.
Evaluate CSP change/release notifications and advise on operational impact.
Design cloud infrastructures emphasizing scalability, automation, performance, and availability.
Provide advice on CSO adoption based on DoD-specific use cases.
Engage weekly with CSPs to discuss cloud adoption pipelines and address configuration, policy, and control issues.
Facilitate and attend multi-cloud technical exchange meetings.
Develop and maintain a CSO demand tracking list for IC working groups.
Collaborate with Cyber PMO to ensure solutions meet cyber compliance standards.
Support DISA directorates with circuit connections, Cloud Access Point (CAP) onboarding, and Provisional Authorization (DoD PA) technical discussions.
Assist in system testing of tactical edge devices.
Research and provide expertise on emerging cloud technologies, supporting private, public, community, hybrid cloud deployment models, and delivery models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
Education: BA/BS degree (or equivalent).
Preferred: BS degree in Information Technology (IT), Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science.
Experience: 10 years of recent relevant experience, with at least 5 years in Computer Science or a related technical field.
Experience working in large, complex IT environments.
Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements and operational environments.
Strong written and oral communication skills for interaction with technical and business stakeholders.
Specialized knowledge or skills may be accepted at Government discretion.
Certifications: Required: Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level III (System Administrator - 451 role).
One of the following certifications: FITSP-O (Federal IT Security Professional-Operator)
GFACT (GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies)
CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner)
CCNP Security (Cisco Certified Network Professional - Security)
CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
Why Join SHR Consulting Group: At SHR, we foster an environment that promotes growth, innovation, and continuous learning. As a valued member of our team, you will: Contribute to impactful government initiatives that enhance national security and public welfare.
Work in a collaborative, flexible, and forward-thinking work environment.
Receive competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities.
Join us and make a difference.