Cloud Engineer - SME

Cloud Engineer - Subject Matter Expert

Remote

Changeis, Inc. is seeking a Cloud Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support enterprise IT shared services operations within a cabinet-level federal agency environment. This senior technical role provides systems engineering leadership, architectural guidance, and oversight of cloud engineering activities across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead testing and validation of cloud and virtualization systems across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS

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Maintain deep expertise in cloud and virtualization technologies (automation, containers, networking, storage, scaling)

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Lead systems engineering lifecycle activities including architecture, design, integration, and operations

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Conduct functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition

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Perform performance, lifecycle cost, and decision analysis

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Provide daily supervision and direction to cloud engineering staff

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Advise leadership on cloud strategy, migration planning, and technology roadmaps

Required Qualifications

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Minimum 7 years managing cloud environments

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Extensive experience in cloud provider selection, implementation, data migration, and capacity planning

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At least one Associate or Professional-level cloud certification

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Proven experience in systems engineering lifecycle activities

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Supervisory or team lead experience

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Ability to obtain and maintain a federal public trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications

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Bachelor’s in Computer Science or Systems Engineering (Master’s preferred)

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Multiple cloud certifications

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Federal IT governance experience (FITARA, TBM)

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Familiarity with enterprise architecture and COE standards

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ITIL Managing Professional or Expert certification