Cloud Consultant (SME)

Cloud Consultant (SME)

Category: Analytics and Emerging Digital Technologies Main location: United States, Virginia, Fairfax Position ID: J0426-2544 Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

We are seeking an experienced Cloud SME (Subject Matter Expert) Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned technology professional with a deep understanding of cloud computing strategies, implementation, and optimization. As a Cloud SME Consultant, you will play a critical role in advising our clients on their cloud journey, ensuring that their business needs are met with scalable and efficient cloud solutions. This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your Future Duties and Responsibilities:

Cloud Strategy Development: Collaborate with clients to assess their business needs and develop comprehensive cloud computing strategies that align with their organizational goals. Solution Design: Design scalable and secure cloud solutions tailored to meet the specific requirements of each client, ensuring optimal performance and cost-effectiveness. Implementation Oversight: Lead and oversee the implementation of cloud solutions, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in accordance with best practices. Cloud Optimization: Continuously evaluate and optimize existing cloud environments to enhance performance, security, and cost-efficiency. Strategic Guidance: Provide expert strategic guidance to clients on cloud adoption, helping them navigate the complexities of cloud technologies and make informed decisions. Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with client stakeholders to understand their needs, address concerns, and ensure successful cloud adoption and integration. Industry Best Practices: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in cloud computing, and incorporate this knowledge into client engagements.

Required Qualifications to Be Successful in This Role:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related field is required. A Bachelor's degree may be substituted by at least five (5) years of relevant professional experience. Minimum Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in information technology, including at least four (4) years in cloud strategy, cloud transformation leadership, or enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Relevant Experience Includes: Leading large-scale cloud migration and transformation projects across hybrid and multi-cloud FedRamp environments. Advising on cloud strategy, governance, security, and financial optimization. Deep technical understanding of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and serverless technologies. Hands-on expertise with all four of the following platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Engaging with senior stakeholders to align technical recommendations with organizational strategy. Delivering executive-level briefings and transformation roadmaps. Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required: Cloud certification(s) from major providers, such as: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional ITIL v4 Foundation (or similar) for service management alignment TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks (optional but beneficial)

What You Can Expect From Us:

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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