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