Data Scientist Cloud SME

Role Overview

As the Cloud SME you will be the primary architect for USCYBERCOMs hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS GovCloud Azure Government and MilCloud). You will design the secure terrain that hosts both theCyber Operations Integrated Planning (COIP)tools and theJoint Cyber Warfighting Architecture (JCWA). Your goal is to ensure high availability rapid scalability and ironclad security for global mission sets.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Architecture:Lead the design and implementation of large-scale cloud architectures that support both Defensive (DCO) and Offensive (OCO) mission enclaves.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):Drive the transition to automated provisioning usingTerraform CloudFormation or Ansibleto ensure environments are repeatable auditable and disposable.

• Cloud Security & Zero Trust:ImplementZero Trust Architecture (ZTA)within cloud environments ensuring strict identity-based access (ICAM) and micro-segmentation of mission data.

• Cloud Native AI/ML Support:Partner with the AI SME to architect the specialized GPU-compute clusters and high-speed storage required for large-scale data processing and model inference.

• Cost & Resource Optimization:Provide SME-level guidance onFinOps optimizing cloud spend while ensuring the Command has the burst capacity needed during active cyber engagements.

• RMF & ATO Acceleration:Lead the technical documentation and engineering efforts to achieveAuthority to Operate (ATO)for new cloud services and custom-built mission applications.

Required Qualifications

• Experience:12 years in IT/Engineering with6 yearsof dedicated experience architecting DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) cloud environments.

• Technical Proficiency:

  • Multi-Cloud Mastery:Deep expertise inAWS GovCloudand/orAzure Government.

  • Containerization:Expert-level knowledge ofKubernetes (K8s) EKS or AKS for orchestrating microservices.

  • DevSecOps:Proficiency in building CI/CD pipelines that integrate automated security scanning (SAST/DAST).

• Education:Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Cloud Computing or related field.

• Compliance:IAT Level III (e.g. CISSP CASP or CISM) per DoD 8570/8140.

Preferred Skills Section

• Hybrid-Cloud & Connectivity SME:Expert knowledge in architecting and maintaining hybrid-cloud connectivity solutions (e.g.AWS Direct Connect Azure ExpressRoute) to bridge on-premises DoD data centers with GovCloud environments while maintaining strict low-latency and high-security requirements.

• Cloud R&D:Experience prototyping Edge cloud capabilities and tactical cloud nodes for forward-deployedCyber Mission Teams (CMTs)operating in disconnected or bandwidth-constrained environments.

• Operational Sustainment:Proven ability to lead the full lifecycle of complex cloud migrations transitioning legacy mission tools from on-premise hardware to modern scalable serverless or containerized architectures.

• Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS):Technical familiarity with managing secure data transfers and service orchestration between different classification levels (NIPR/SIPR/JWICS).

• Professional Certifications:High-level credentials such asAWS Certified Solutions Architect ProfessionalorAzure Solutions Architect Expert.

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