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 Lead testing and validation of cloud and virtualization systems across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS Maintain deep expertise in cloud and virtualization technologies (automation, containers, networking, storage, scaling) Lead systems engineering lifecycle activities including architecture, design, integration, and operations Conduct functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition Perform performance, lifecycle cost, and decision analysis Provide daily supervision and direction to cloud engineering staff Advise leadership on cloud strategy, migration planning, and technology roadmaps Required Qualifications Minimum 7 years managing cloud environments Extensive experience in cloud provider selection, implementation, data migration, and capacity planning At least one Associate or Professional-level cloud certification Proven experience in systems engineering lifecycle activities Supervisory or team lead experience Ability to obtain and maintain a federal public trust clearance Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s in Computer Science or Systems Engineering (Master’s preferred) Multiple cloud certifications Federal IT governance experience (FITARA, TBM) Familiarity with enterprise architecture and COE standards ITIL Managing Professional or Expert certification