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# Cloud Computing Application Architect

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Fairfax County, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Build Automation, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, PCI Data Security Standards, Regression Testing, Release Management, TypeScript, AWS Cdk, Data Logging, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloudformation, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Deployment Automation, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Devsecops, OpenSearch
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/769ab853-849d-4e95-b6a8-af3f0afe76be

## About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Computing Application Architect to design, build, secure, and enhance cloud-native platforms within AWS. This role will focus heavily on containerization, DevOps/DevSecOps automation, Infrastructure as Code, and secure cloud architecture. The ideal candidate will have hands-on AWS experience and a strong background building automated, scalable cloud environments in regulated or security-conscious environments., * Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of DevOps or DevSecOps experience, or 8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

 * 2+ years of experience developing tools and processes that improve DevOps or DevSecOps maturity, including automation of builds, testing, monitoring, and deployments
 * Experience developing, managing, and securing AWS cloud-native solutions, particularly container-based environments
 * Hands-on experience implementing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK, AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or comparable tools
 * Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience administering Kubernetes and deploying containerized applications
 * Hands-on experience with AWS CDK
 * Experience developing with TypeScript
 * Experience with AWS services including CloudWatch, IAM Identity Center, OpenSearch, and AWS Organizations
 * Experience supporting Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) requirements
 * Experience supporting government or other regulated environments with an ATO
 * Experience troubleshooting open-source and commercial tools in public cloud environments
 * Experience with Amazon Q
 * Scripting experience with Python and Bash
 * Familiarity with FedRAMP Moderate and/or PCI DSS v4.0 environments

## Description

#restonfed, * Design, develop, manage, and secure cloud-native solutions within AWS, with an emphasis on containerized applications and platforms

 * Develop and enhance DevOps and DevSecOps processes, including automated builds, regression testing, monitoring, deployment, and release management
 * Design and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using AWS CDK, AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar technologies
 * Support container orchestration and deployment strategies using Kubernetes and related technologies
 * Contribute to cloud architecture, platform strategy, technical standards, and security best practices
 * Implement monitoring, logging, identity, and organizational controls across AWS environments
 * Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving open-source and commercial tools operating within public cloud environments
 * Support secure cloud implementations in regulated environments and contribute to compliance and Authorization to Operate (ATO) requirements