Cloud Solution Architect

As a Sr Cloud Architect, you will be a key player in architecting, designing, and implementing cloud solutions that empower our clients to leverage the full potential of cloud technologies. You will be responsible for the development of a robust and scalable cloud infrastructure, serve as a technical mentor who guides, supports and accelerates the professional growth of junior engineers, all while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery to the missions.

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect or similar role, with a strong emphasis on cloud-based solution design and architecture.
• Extensive experience building and leading AWS cloud infrastructure solutions at scale across multiple classification domains (IL5 to IL6+) simultaneously
• Extensive hands-on experience with leading cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, EBS, etc.
• Expert-level skills in creating, managing, and hardening desktop OS images across multiple classification domains in the cloud using AMIs
• In-depth understanding of cloud architecture patterns, microservices, serverless computing, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and related technologies.
• Expertise integrating with enterprise authentication and authorization systems.
• Strong background in infrastructure-as-code (IAC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a track record of developing innovative solutions to challenging technical problems.
• In-depth understanding of cloud security best practices and experience implementing security controls in a cloud environment.
• Excellent scripting and programming skills (Python, Bash, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Active TS//SCI with CI poly
• Current certifications to meet 8140/8570 standards (e.g. Security+ or above)

Nice to Haves (not listed on the job description):

• Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or AWS SysOps Administrator
• Experience with low-to-high development models and associated tooling