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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Cloud Solutions Architect - **Company:** Anonymous Employer - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Apple IOS, Apple Mac Systems, Public-Key Cryptography, Audit Trail, Bash Shell, CentOS, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Relational Databases, Linux, Hardware Interface Design, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Windows Servers, MySQL, Public Key Infrastructure, Ruby on Rails, Cloud Services, Security Information and Event Management, Software Deployment, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Datadog, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Sysadmin, HybridCloud, Cloudformation, Amazon Relational Database Service, Data Analytics, Route53, Cloudwatch, Splunk, Multiplatform, Devsecops - **Published:** June 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8952174/sr-cloud-solutions-architect ## About the Role * AWS Core Infrastructure: Heavy, hands-on experience utilizing AWS services including EC2, RDS, S3, Elastic Load Balancing, Route 53, and CloudFormation. * Cloud Security Posture: Advanced implementation of cloud security measures, including IAM roles, security groups, and KMS encryption for data both at rest and in transit. * Database Administration: Solid experience managing and scaling relational databases within cloud native tools (e.g., AWS RDS, MySQL, Aurora). * Scripting & Automation: Functional, practical proficiency using Python, Bash, and Ruby on Rails to automate routine sysadmin tasks and workflows. * Observability & Alerting: Experience building out and monitoring alert pipelines using tools like Datadog and AWS CloudWatch. * Emerging Tech Architecture: Conceptual understanding of integrating modern technical capabilities-like AI, data analytics engines, and mobile/immersive frameworks (AR/VR)-into high-stakes systems architectures. * Communication & Delivery: Proven ability to create standard operating procedures, document complex workflows, and deliver technical briefings or demos to executive leadership. Highly Desired (Bonus) Skills: * Proven background navigating systems through the federal Accreditation & Authorization (A&A) lifecycle. * Experience operating within a mature DevSecOps pipeline. * Advanced log aggregation and SIEM experience using Splunk in hybrid cloud/on-prem ecosystems. * Familiarity with configuring and managing specialized hardware interfaces (e.g., Extron systems). ## Description We are looking for a Senior Cloud Systems Engineer & Infrastructure SME to lead the modernization, security engineering, and operations and maintenance (O&M) of enterprise-level software systems. This program delivers advanced human capital technologies, workforce management services, and data analytics platforms that drive critical executive-level business decisions. This is a highly secure, multi-faceted engineering role. You will be responsible for implementing secure infrastructure paradigms, managing robust public key infrastructures (PKI), and safeguarding systems against tracking and exposure. The ideal candidate brings a blend of cloud architecture (AWS), multi-platform system administration, and a proactive mindset toward integrating emerging technologies-such as AI, data analytics, and immersive learning platforms into secure environments., * Secure Infrastructure Engineering: Design, build, and maintain highly secure, low-attribution internet-based systems engineered to mitigate tracking risks and enhance user anonymity. * Identity & Access Management: Design, implement, and manage multi-tier PKI hierarchies, ensuring flawless encryption and authentication mechanisms via Root and Subordinate Certificate Authorities (CAs). * Cloud Architecture & O&M: Provide comprehensive lifecycle support (Tier 1-3) and system upgrades within Amazon Web Services (AWS). Manage cloud compute, relational databases, load balancing, and infrastructure-as-code deployments. * Risk Management & Compliance: Identify latent technical risks, draft tactical risk mitigation strategies, and help guide complex systems through rigorous accreditation and authorization (A&A) compliance cycles. * Cross-Platform Administration: Provide robust system administration across a diverse ecosystem including Windows Server, Linux/CentOS, Apple macOS, and iOS environments. * System Monitoring & Diagnostics: Oversee infrastructure health, audit logs, and proactive alerts across hybrid on-premise and cloud environments. ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Seriously gaming your cloud expertise: from cloud tourist to cloud native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/373-seriously-gaming-your-cloud-expertise-from-cloud-tourist-to-cloud-native) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026)