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# Cloud Architect Lead (DoD Programs)

- **Company:** Five Stones Research Corporation
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,000 - $176,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Platform System, Cloudformation, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Devsecops
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9270782/cloud-architect-lead-dod-programs

## About the Role

* Education: Masters' in STEM related field from an accredited institution with 10 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / projects.
 + Acceptable alternative: Bachelor's degree with 15 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense- related or other complex, large DoD program / projects.
 * Works independently, as a team member, or leading teams / tasks, applying engineering rigor to solve engineering / scientific problems
 * Must possess the ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity

## Description

* Analyze and document government cloud strategies, architectures, and modernization plans.
 * Translate mission and program requirements into actionable cloud design patterns and technical concepts.
 * Conduct analysis of alternatives and provide recommendations on cloud services and architectures across AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments.
 * Provide technical oversight of cloud infrastructure designs and implementation plans from development contractors.
 * Assess and advise on infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and automation best practices.
 * Evaluate and recommend strategies for migrating applications and data from on-premises systems to cloud environments.
 * Ensure cloud solutions align with DoD security requirements, including Zero Trust principles and Impact Level (IL) controls.
 * Review and advise on identity management, encryption, network security, and other key cloud security controls.
 * Support the preparation and review of documentation for security assessments and ATO processes.
 * Analyze and provide guidance on CI/CD pipelines to improve automation, security, and delivery speed.
 * Advocate for and promote DevSecOps practices across government and contractor teams.
 * Serve as a SETA advisor by offering unbiased technical recommendations to government leadership.
 * Evaluate contractor deliverables to ensure alignment with architectural, performance, and security standards.
 * Mentor government technical personnel on emerging cloud technologies, trends, and best practices.