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Cloud Technical SME

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
Jul 24, 2026
We are seeking a highly capable and collaborative Cloud Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support mission-critical DoD programs. This role operates in a non-implementation capacity, evaluating cloud architecture, modernization approaches, system integrations, and compliance alignment to ensure proposed solutions meet engineering, cybersecurity, and mission requirements. The SME supports PMO leadership, engineers, and cybersecurity SMEs as a senior subject-matter expert, ensuring cloud efforts are feasible, secure, interoperable, and aligned with program objectives.
Contract Overview:
This role supports a highvisibility DoD program focused on advancing secure, missionaligned cloud capabilities across digital engineering, cybersecurity, and PMO workflows. As a Cloud Technical SME, you will provide seniorlevel advisory expertise to evaluate cloud architectures, modernization strategies, compliance requirements, and integration approaches. You will guide leadership and engineering teams to ensure cloud solutions are secure, interoperable, feasible, and aligned with program objectives.
As a Cloud Technical SME, your responsibilities will include:
  • Technical Advisory & Architecture Review: Evaluate cloud architecture designs for scalability, security, resilience, and mission alignment.
  • Review proposed cloud solutions supporting PMO workflows, DEE environments, and lifecycle management operations.
  • Assess integration strategies involving MBSE, PLM, CAD/simulation, and engineering tool chains to identify risks and ensure interoperability.
  • Compliance, Cybersecurity & Governance Advisory: Advise on implementing and interpreting NIST SP 80053, NIST SP 800171, and CMMC controls across program cloud environments.
  • Evaluate IAM and security design approaches to ensure sensitive program data is appropriately protected.
  • (Preferred) Provide guidance on RMF, DISA STIGs, and FedRAMP when applicable.
  • Performance, Availability & Optimization Advisory: Review performance strategies supporting scalability, redundancy, and mission assurance.
  • Recommend optimizations related to resource utilization, cost efficiency, and digital engineering workflow support.
  • Migration & Modernization Strategy Support: Review cloud migration strategies involving legacy systems, engineering tools, and PMO workflows.
  • Advise on modernization including containerization, InfrastructureasCode automation, and cloudnative patterns.
  • Emerging Technology & Innovation Advisory: Evaluate emerging cloud technologies, engineering frameworks, and missionaligned platforms.
  • Provide insight on integrating cloudnative AI/ML capabilities were beneficial.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Produce technical evaluation reports, decision briefs, risk assessments, and recommendations.
  • Communicate findings to PMO leadership, engineering stakeholders, and cybersecurity teams.
Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Cloud Computing, IT, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Preferred Master's.
  • 15 years of experience as a cloud engineer, architect, or technical SME supporting secure government or defense environments.
Required Clearance:
Active Secret clearance, Top Secret Preferred; US Citizenship required.
Technical Experience:
  • Expertise in NIST SP 80053, NIST SP 800171, and CMMC, with demonstrated experience evaluating compliance alignment.
  • Familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP, and DoD cloud offerings such as GovCloud or milCloud.
  • Experience reviewing engineering tool integrations (MBSE, PLM, CAD/simulation, digital engineering systems).
  • Excellent analytical skills, communication abilities, and technical writing proficiency.
Core Competencies:
  • Ability to synthesize complex technical proposals and develop structured recommendations.
  • Strong understanding of cloud architecture, engineering workflows, and cybersecurity principles.
  • Skilled in risk evaluation, decision analysis, and technical SME oversight.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and leadership.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with RMF, DISA STIGs, and FedRAMP.
  • Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, CISSP, CCSP, Security+.
  • Experience advising PMO or acquisition programs.
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps and Agile digital engineering practices.
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  • Interesting Work:



    Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.






  • Values:



    Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.






  • 100% Employee Owned:



    We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.






  • Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:





    • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year


    • Flexible schedules


    • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually


    • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)


    • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account


    • Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement


    • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance


    • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan







  • Track Record of Success:



    We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.




Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.


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