SME Cloud Engineer

Job ID: 113188
Location: Alexandria, Virginia  [Hybrid]
Category: App/Dev
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 07/31/2026
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Role Summary
This position requires a highly skilled SME Cloud Engineer with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing multi-cloud environments using Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The role involves leading complex cloud engineering projects, developing automation workflows, and ensuring compliance with enterprise standards. The successful candidate will provide expert technical support, coordinate integration efforts, and contribute to maintaining secure and operational cloud infrastructures within a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multi-cloud engineering projects, from planning to deployment, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture controls.
  • Develop and implement automated workflows and playbooks within Swimlane to optimize operational response and system mitigation.
  • Enhance system monitoring and logging across cloud platforms with advanced configuration, operational rules, and log tuning in Microsoft Sentinel.
  • Manage real-time endpoint visibility, policy enforcement, and asset control utilizing Tanium across hybrid infrastructure.
  • Provide technical support for cloud architecture controls, ensuring automation and integration of native cloud features in Azure and AWS.
  • Conduct risk assessments and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for multi-cloud platforms.
  • Draft, review, and maintain comprehensive architecture documentation, engineering patterns, and compliance frameworks such as ATO documentation.
  • Coordinate testing activities for cloud system integration and ensure all deployment and compliance documentation are finalized.
  • Manage change management processes related to infrastructure-as-code, cloud policies, and system updates.
  • Facilitate onboarding of new cloud applications, workloads, and resources by collaborating with infrastructure teams and operational units.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent with 12+ years of relevant experience or equivalent technical background.
  • Proven certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate).
  • Demonstrated experience integrating and deploying Microsoft Sentinel and Swimlane within enterprise environments.
  • Hands-on experience utilizing Tanium for endpoint visibility and compliance monitoring.
  • Practical knowledge of ACAS for vulnerability management in cloud environments.
  • Expertise in configuring hybrid cloud infrastructures with AWS and Azure native resources, policies, and logging services.
  • Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages for automation and workflow development.
  • Experience leading complex cloud tool integrations within federal environments.
  • This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required.

Publishing Pay Range: $80.00 – $85.00 hourly

Location Requirements: Hybrid

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, “We care about people,” isn’t just a tagline – it’s the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women’s services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee’s life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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