Cloud Computing Engineer SME

Title: Cloud Computing Engineer SME Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBRKBR's National Security Solutions team provides high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role – protecting our national security. Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. KBR is seeking a highly qualified Cloud Computing Engineer to support our customers in Chantilly, VA, delivering mission‑critical capabilities that directly support intelligence‑gathering missions from overhead systems. This is a contingent position based upon contract award. Responsibilities Experience and expertise adopting and integrating into cloud architectures and cloud‑enabled platforms Experience using Agile; DevSecOps, and Modern Software Factory practices that separate data from applications; use APIs and microservices; and emphasize continuous software development and deployment. Able to identify, evaluate, and recommend architectural improvements and opportunities for both FGA 2.0 and future ground architectures maximizing data centricity, application service‑centric concepts; cloud use, software frameworks, microservices, APIs and applications. Skilled in the development/maintenance of reference Cloud architectures and design patterns Evaluate and make recommendations to ensure Agency architectures maximize use of cloud services and align with the FGA 2.0 vision Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including developers, operations, and security personnel, to ensure alignment on architecture decisions and implementation approaches. Documenting design choices, configurations, and procedures facilitates knowledge sharing and future troubleshooting Other duties as assigned Required Skills Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field 10+ years of experience with software engineering Strong knowledge of enterprise computing and operating systems (OS) and cloud computing platforms, such as Linux, Windows, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud‑based solutions experience leveraging large cloud‑computing infrastructure and platforms; architecting, engineering, developing and deploying systems and applications into a cloud environment Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders Clearance TS/SCI clearance with a Polygraph Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People‑First company. That commitment is central to our team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr