Cloud Solutions Engineer

Office of the Director of National Intelligence • McLean, VA

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About The Position

The Cloud Solutions Engineer is located in the Office of Strategy and Support at the Intelligence Community Office of the Inspector General (IC OIG) and supports the Chief Technology Officer. The office provides integrated strategy and mission support across planning, budget, human capital, technology, information management, executive coordination, and innovation. The position supports IC OIG’s mission to identify and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct across the 18 elements of the Intelligence Community.

The engineer designs, builds, and maintains cloud infrastructure for IC OIG systems, including case management software and mission-critical applications. The role supports cloud security, Authority to Operate (ATO) maintenance, modernization, technology planning, analytics, and integration of cloud capabilities. It also coordinates with IC OIG offices, vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure solutions meet mission requirements, remain secure and reliable, and use resources effectively.

This is an excepted service GS-14 position open to the public and eligible current federal employees. Applicants must be U.S. citizens residing in the United States, and the selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SBI), with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI). A two-year trial period applies to new permanent ODNI appointments.

Requirements

• Generally, ten years of related experience.
• A degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; alternatively, a degree providing at least 24 semester hours in one or more of these fields and requiring development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks.
• Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure, including enterprise compute, storage, networking, and application-hosting environments.
• A security-minded approach to architecture that balances security requirements with operational efficiency and mission needs.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, including IAM, encryption, network security, vulnerability management, and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to balance project responsibilities, manage transitions between tasks, and adapt to varying customer needs.
• Ability to develop or implement information systems security plans and procedures aligned with Intelligence Community and federal security requirements.
• Ability to develop multi-year strategic technology plans and translate organizational objectives into technical initiatives and milestones.
• Experience coordinating technical programs across stakeholders, managing competing priorities, communicating technical risks, and adjusting plans to evolving mission requirements.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to brief technical and non-technical audiences, work independently, and collaborate effectively.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to produce technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and reports.
• Ability to monitor development trends, assess competing technologies, and recommend emerging technology adoption.
• Must be a U.S. citizen residing in the United States.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI, with eligibility for SCI.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Current federal applicants must meet the stated grade eligibility and submit a recent SF-50 to verify eligibility.

Nice To Haves

• Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or comparable credentials.
• Experience supporting Risk Management Framework processes or ATO activities for cloud systems.
• Knowledge of and experience in Intelligence Community and/or OIG mission and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure for IC OIG systems, including case management software and mission-critical applications.
• Design and implement cloud security controls, including identity and access management, encryption, logging, monitoring, and compliance automation.
• Support ATO maintenance through security control validation, documentation updates, and continuous monitoring.
• Evaluate cloud services, containerization platforms, serverless architectures, and emerging technologies to support innovation and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual reporting, email traffic, and recurring data calls by integrating datasets and creating repeatable analytics related to budget, contracts, workforce, IT, and cybersecurity.
• Develop and manage strategic roadmaps for IT infrastructure modernization, technology refresh cycles, and platform evolution.
• Coordinate technology initiatives with stakeholders across IC OIG offices to ensure technical solutions meet mission requirements and timelines.
• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams on cloud reliability, incident response, disaster recovery planning, and security protocols.
• Lead integration efforts to ensure interoperability of cloud-based capabilities developed by separate service providers, and coordinate testing of new capabilities.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and costs, optimize resource use, and implement cost-management practices.
• Participate in the design, evaluation, selection, implementation, and support of development and production-support tools and platforms.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• Relocation reimbursement for new ODNI employees may be available at the agency’s discretion, subject to funding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior