Cloud Solutions Architect SME (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

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Chantilly, VA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Software • Analytics • Cybersecurity
The Role
Design, evaluate, and implement cloud and network environments with strong security posture; manage program integration, ATO processes, cyber defense, and technical documentation; lead Agile/Scrum teams and coordinate stakeholders, budgets, and technical proposals for complex IT programs.
Summary Generated by Built In

GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.

At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Cloud Engineer SME, a typical day will include the following duties:

Work Requirements

  • Experience in program management and system integration for complex IT programs
  • Ability to facilitate meetings, lead information sessions, coordinate schedules, and track action items
  • Experience preparing program plans and reports, including budget spend plans
  • Ability to analyze functional business applications and design specifications, translating them into IT requirements
  • Experience preparing technical proposals for engineering review boards
  • Experience evaluating cloud strategies and selecting appropriate cloud services based on requirements
  • Experience designing, developing, and maintaining network environments, including modern cloud environments
  • Experience building and configuring servers and workstations, including installation, setup, hardware coordination, and maintaining OS/software updates
  • Experience providing cyber defense capabilities to protect IT assets from threats and exploitation
  • Experience planning, designing, testing, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining security architecture, infrastructure, policies, and procedures
  • Experience designing, implementing, and achieving approval to operate (ATO) for IT systems
  • Experience leading Scrum teams using Agile methodologies and Scrum practices
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including editing for varied audiences and senior executives
  • Experience composing technical documents such as user manuals, training materials, installation guides, troubleshooting guides, and reports

Desired Skills

  • Experience reviewing network requirements to assess alternatives, performance impact, and cost‑beneficial approaches
  • Experience coordinating and integrating deliverables, information, and technology architectures into cohesive solutions and roadmaps
  • Experience organizing and structuring solutions for complex client areas, including project planning, risk assessment, mitigation strategies, scheduling, and contingency planning
  • Experience briefing customers, stakeholders, and management at various levels on enterprise program capabilities and statuses
  • Experience with cloud services and infrastructure

*A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Qualifications Education Preferred BA/BS or better. Experience Preferred Demonstrated work related experience. Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • Active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Experience in program management and system integration for complex IT programs
  • Ability to facilitate meetings, lead information sessions, coordinate schedules, and track action items
  • Experience preparing program plans and reports, including budget spend plans
  • Ability to analyze functional business applications and translate into IT requirements
  • Experience preparing technical proposals for engineering review boards
  • Experience evaluating cloud strategies and selecting appropriate cloud services
  • Experience designing, developing, and maintaining network and modern cloud environments
  • Experience building and configuring servers and workstations, including OS/software updates
  • Experience providing cyber defense capabilities to protect IT assets
  • Experience planning, designing, testing, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining security architecture, infrastructure, policies, and procedures
  • Experience designing, implementing, and achieving Authorization to Operate (ATO) for IT systems
  • Experience leading Scrum teams using Agile methodologies
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level briefings and technical documentation
  • Experience composing technical documents: user manuals, training materials, installation and troubleshooting guides, reports
  • Experience reviewing network requirements, assessing alternatives, and cost/performance tradeoffs
  • Experience coordinating and integrating deliverables and technology architectures into cohesive solutions and roadmaps
  • Experience organizing solutions for complex client areas including risk assessment, mitigation, scheduling, and contingency planning
  • Experience briefing customers, stakeholders, and management on enterprise program capabilities and statuses
  • Experience with cloud services and infrastructure (general)
  • BA/BS or better (preferred)
  • Demonstrated work-related experience (preferred)
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The Company
HQ: Reston, Virginia
180 Employees
Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

GCI is an Engineering and IT Services company focusing on Data Analytics, Engineering, Cyber Operations, Targeting and Analysis, Operations Solutions and Training. We help our customers solve their greatest challenges by providing exceptional consulting and mission solutions.

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