Overview VTG is looking for a Cloud professional in Chantilly, VA. (Note: 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 DevSecOps 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