DTRA-- Systems Engineer Architect SME- Multi-Cloud Engineer Architect

Defense Engineering Inc. (DEi) team is seeking an experienced Multi-Cloud Engineer / Architect SME to support our long-term contract located at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) at Fort Belvoir, VA.

The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable DTRA’s Information Management & ішінде Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRA’s internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations.

DEi is a leading small IT business leader in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area. DEi combines experience and innovative ideas to provide our clients with the right solution with the right people at the right time. We are a proven IT services and solutions provider for full-life-lifecycle engineering of network, storage, cyber security, communication and policy compliance needs. We focus on delivering IT solutions to meet complex technological and business challenges within mission-critical enterprises.

In addition to the traditional full-time employee benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays), DEi also offers Education and professional Certification Reimbursement, and Gym Membership reimbursement benefits.

Information Technology – Senior Cloud Systems Engineer / Architect

უბ Fort Belvoir, VA US

Top Secret / SCI

US Citizenship

• 8570 Baseline Active IAT Level II (Minimum of one)
  • Security+ CE
  • CySA+
  • GICSP
  • GSEC
  • SSCP

• None

Education / Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field (experience may be considered in lieu of degree) with 7+ years of experience designing and implementing Azure-based solutions in enterprise or government environments.

• The Multi-Cloud Engineer/Architect SME will lead the design and deployment of secure, scalable, and compliant cloud environments spanning Microsoft Azure, AWS, and hybrid on-premises systems. This role will be responsible for tech requirement definition, feasibility studies, pilot projects and implementation plans, as well as diagnosing and troubleshooting outages, monitoring networks, infrastructure and systems, and proving proactive mitigation strategies.
• This role is part of a highly skilled technical team responsible for designing and deploying secure, scalable, and compliant hybrid- and multi-cloud architectures that enable mission success across complex defense environments.
• The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cloud architecture, identity and access management (IAM), zero-trust frameworks, and multi-cloud governance, with proven experience implementing solutions within DoD IL4/IL5-accredited environments. This role directly supports the modernization goals of DTRA’s mission-critical cloud transformation efforts. The selected candidate will design and implement Zero Trust-aligned, IL4/IL5-accredited solutions integrating Azure, AWS, and on-premises systems in accordance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.

• Architect, design, and implement multi-cloud (Azure, AWS, hybrid) solutions that meet DoD mission objectives and cybersecurity requirements.
• Lead the configuration, integration, and optimization of Microsoft Entra  (Azure AD) and AWS Identity Center (formerly AWS SSO) for federated identity and centralized access control.
• Develop and enforce IAM governance, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles, and role-based access controls (RBAC) across cloud and on-premises systems.
• Design and implement cross-cloud identity federation and SSO solutions using SAML 2.0, OIDC, and SCIM protocols.
• Integrate Azure Policy, AWS Service Control Policies (SCPs), and Terraform/Bicep automation for compliance enforcement and least-privilege security.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and compliance teams…