Cloud Solutions Engineer

This is an excepted service GS-14 position open to the public and all current federal employees at the GS-14 and one level below. Current federal employees at the GS-14 and one level below may apply to this position, and if selected will maintain pay set at their current grade and step. Current federal employees at grade levels GS-12 and below are not eligible for this position and their application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager.

All current federal employees that apply for this position must submit their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personal Action (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement) to verify their status of eligibility. Mandatory Requirements: Experience: Generally, ten years of related experience. IT related experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT Certification).

01Education

Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure.

Demonstrated experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise cloud infrastructure including compute, storage, networking, and application hosting environments. Security-minded approach to architecture decisions with ability to balance security requirements with operational efficiency and mission needs. Strong understanding of cloud security principles, including IAM, encryption, network security, vulnerability management, and compliance frameworks.

Capability to balance responsibilities among project activities; ability to manage transitions effectively from task to task, adapting to varying customer needs. Capability to develop or implement information systems security plans and procedures aligned with IC and federal security requirements. Capability to develop multi-year strategic technology plans and translate organizational objectives into actionable technical initiatives and milestones.

Experience coordinating technical programs across multiple stakeholders, including ability to manage competing priorities, communicate technical risks, and adjust plans based on evolving mission requirements. Interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to brief technical and non-technical audiences, work independently, and collaborate effectively in team environments. Strong written communication skills and ability to produce clear technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and reports.

Demonstrated ability to monitor trends in development, including the ability to assess the viability of competing technologies and recommend the adoption of emerging technologies. Desired Requirements: Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or comparable credentials. Experience supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes or Authority to Operate (ATO) activities for cloud systems.

Knowledge of and experience in Intelligence Community and/or OIG mission and responsibilities.

This position is located in the Office of Strategy and Support, which leads integrated strategy and mission support including planning, budget, human capital, technology, information management, executive coordination, and innovation. The selectee will support the Chief Technology Officer. Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure for IC OIG systems, including case management software and mission-critical applications hosted in cloud environments.

• Design and implement cloud security controls, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption at rest and in transit, logging, monitoring, and compliance automation.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) maintenance activities including security control validation, documentation updates, and continuous monitoring requirements.
• Conduct technical evaluations of cloud services, containerization platforms, serverless architectures, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and operational efficiency.

Support the modernization of IC OIG. Identify opportunities to reduce manual reporting, email traffic, and recurring data calls by integrating datasets and creating repeatable, reliable, and comparable analytics related to budget, contracts, workforce, information technology, and cybersecurity. Develop and manage strategic roadmaps for IT infrastructure modernization, technology refresh cycles, and platform evolution aligned with IC OIG mission priorities and long-term organizational objectives.

• Coordinate cross-functional technology initiatives with stakeholders across IC OIG offices to ensure technical solutions meet mission requirements and timelines.
• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure cloud service reliability, incident response, disaster recovery planning, and adherence to security protocols.
• Lead integration efforts to ensure interoperability of cloud-based capabilities developed by separate service providers; coordinate testing of new capabilities with stakeholders.

Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and costs; optimize resource utilization and implement cost management best practices. Participate in the design, evaluation, selection, implementation, and support of development and production support tools and platforms.