Job Description
One of Insight Global's clients is seeking a Cloud Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a high-visibility enterprise cloud initiative aligned to a firm-wide FY27 investment strategy. This role requires an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph and will play a key role in designing, building, and scaling a new cloud model across the organization, supporting environments across multiple classification levels. This is a hands-on engineering position with exposure to architecture and strategy, ideal for someone who can operate across the full cloud lifecycle (scope → build → deploy → maintain) while partnering closely with both technical and business stakeholders. Responsibilities include designing and deploying secure cloud and hybrid solutions; managing AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments; ensuring DoD compliance; collaborating with technical teams to shape cloud strategy; working in Agile/DevSecOps environments with CI/CD tools; translating technical concepts for business stakeholders; and providing mentorship and technical leadership.
This is an onsite Chantilly, VA 6-month contract to hire opportunity with a pay range of $80 - $95/hr. If interested please apply!
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Required Skills & Experience
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph
• Security+ (or equivalent 8570 certification)
• 3+ years of Cloud Engineering experience
• Experience supporting IL5 / IL6 classified environments
• Strong understanding of DoD / Intelligence Community cloud constraints and compliance frameworks
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or multi-cloud environments
Background in cloud engineering, deployment, and maintenance across enterprise environments
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Experience working in Agile / DevSecOps environments (IL5/IL6 preferred)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Bamboo, etc.)
• Knowledge of DoD accreditation processes
• Experience balancing hands-on engineering with architecture/design responsibilities
AWS or Azure certifications
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.