ThoughtStorm · 1 day ago
Cloud Engineer SME
DC-Baltimore Area
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThoughtStorm is seeking a Cloud Solution Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support CRM's transition to a hybrid, multi-cloud operating model. The role involves designing and implementing secure, compliant cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and OCI, while ensuring alignment with DOJ standards and governance.
Cloud InfrastructureConsultingInformation TechnologyProfessional Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and implement cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and OCI integrated with on-prem CRM infrastructure
Define reference architectures and design patterns for development, test, and production workloads
Ensure cloud designs align with DOJ security, compliance, and audit requirements
Architect cloud compute platforms supporting in-house developed and Linux-based COTS applications
Define OS standards, hardening baselines, lifecycle management, and patching approaches
Support lift-and-shift and re-platforming strategies
Assist in the design of object, block, file, and archive storage solutions
Assist in defining lifecycle, tiering, retention, and archival policies aligned with DOJ and NARA requirements
Assist in the integration of cloud storage with on-prem data platforms where required
Design secure cloud networking constructs (VNets, VPCs, VCNs, subnets, routing, security controls)
Implement hybrid connectivity between cloud platforms and on-prem environments
Coordinate with DOJ JMD for enterprise network integration
Implement cloud IAM using least-privilege and separation-of-duties principles
Integrate cloud identity with DOJ authentication services
Ensure encryption, logging, monitoring, and auditability meet federal standards
Design cloud-based DR architectures supporting CRM BCP/DR objectives
Define and validate RTO/RPO targets
Support periodic DR testing and recovery validation
Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and cloud-native tooling
Automate provisioning, compliance checks, and OS patching
Reduce manual operations through repeatable workflows
Establish tagging, cost-management, and budget-control frameworks
Provide dashboards and reporting for usage, performance, and cost
Support audits and leadership reporting
Qualification
Required
10+ years enterprise infrastructure or cloud engineering
Multi-cloud experience (Azure, AWS, OCI – at least two)
Linux and Windows enterprise environments
Cloud networking and hybrid connectivity
IAM, logging, monitoring, and security controls
Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)
Operating in regulated federal environments
Experience with FedRAMP / NIST 800-53
Cloud migrations and modernization projects
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
10+ years of relevant experience
Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305)
AWS Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
OCI Architect Certification
Cloud compute services (Azure, AWS, OCI)
Cloud networking and hybrid connectivity
Object, block, file, and archive storage services
Cloud IAM, logging, monitoring, and security services
Linux, Windows OS hardening and patch automation
Preferred
DOJ or federal agency experience
Familiarity with JMD enterprise services
Strong documentation and architecture governance
Cloud security certifications
Experience designing DR/BCP solutions
Experience supporting DOJ or other federal customers
Familiarity with JMD-managed enterprise services
Knowledge of FedRAMP and NIST 800-53 controls
Experience supporting application migrations to cloud platforms
Strong documentation and architecture governance discipline
Terraform Associate
Security+ / SSCP / CCSP
ITIL
Company
ThoughtStorm
ThoughtStorm offers information technology and consulting services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase