Cloud Systems Engineer

About

Xcelerate Solution is seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer to support the design, operation, and optimization of enterprise cloud environments. This role is responsible for managing cloud infrastructure, supporting system performance, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and accreditation requirements. You’ll work closely with IT, security, and program teams to deliver scalable, secure cloud solutions that support mission needs.

Location: Bethesda, MD

Clearance: TS/Sci with FSP

Responsibilities

Cloud Administration & Operations

• Support the administration and maintenance of enterprise cloud environments (classified and unclassified)
• Manage cloud accounts, access, and usage across environments
• Ensure system performance, availability, and reliability
• Troubleshoot cloud-related issues and implement solutions

Cloud Engineering & Implementation

• Translate user needs into technical cloud requirements and solutions
• Develop and support implementation plans, including proofs of concept (POCs)
• Design and deploy cloud-based storage solutions for data archiving and lifecycle management
• Support migration and transition of program data, tools, and artifacts into cloud environments

Requirements & Optimization

• Conduct regular reviews of cloud requirements and identify capability gaps
• Recommend improvements and enhancements to cloud architecture and services
• Provide technical recommendations and solution options to stakeholders

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Support compliance with cybersecurity standards and accreditation requirements (ATO/ATD)
• Assist with compliance assessments, audits, and remediation efforts
• Ensure cloud environments meet security policies and governance requirements
• Maintain proper documentation to support accreditation and oversight

Data Management & Reporting

• Support data lifecycle management, including:
  • Archiving inactive program data
  • Enabling secure data sharing and access
• Develop dashboards and reports to track System performance, Compliance Risk and usage metrics

Documentation & Process Support

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cloud operations
• Document system configurations, processes, and solutions
• Support continuous improvement of cloud services and processes

Minimum Requirement

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in one of these fields Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or related field
• 6+ years of experience in Cloud systems administration, Cloud environment management, and Cybersecurity compliance and assessments

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Cloud certifications such as: AWS (e.g., Solutions Architect, SysOps), Microsoft Azure or equivalent
• Intelligence Community Experience managing cloud environments

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Company DescriptionXcelerate is a leading defense and national security company, delivering integrated solutions across five service areas—Enterprise Vetting & Analysis, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Digital Solutions, Cyber Security, and Strategic Consulting. We are a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, numerous law enforcement and civilian agencies, and the Intelligence Community. Our customers are directly responsible for the security and safety of the United States.