Design and own end‑to‑end cloud architectures, balancing security, performance, cost, and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with Cloud Engineers, Solutions Architects, and Cybersecurity professionals to migrate, manage, and modernize workloads in cloud environments supporting DoD customers.
Provide technical leadership to troubleshoot complex issues and guide teams in implementing durable, scalable solutions.
Lead the development of automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to reduce manual effort and improve reliability.
Evaluate and recommend cloud services, tools, and architectural patterns aligned with enterprise and DoD standards.
Ensure solutions align with security and compliance requirements, including STIGs and applicable NIST controls.
Document architectures, processes, and procedures to support operational handoff, audits, and continuous improvement.
Stay current on emerging cloud technologies and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, security, and cost posture.

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD Public Trust or higher clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
CompTIA Security+ certification (required; must be obtained within 60 days if not already held).
AWS Associate or Professional certification (required; must be obtained within 90 days if not already held).
Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership, including task direction and mentorship for cloud engineering teams.
Strong experience designing and implementing Infrastructure as Code in AWS (Terraform preferred; CloudFormation acceptable).
Expertise with core cloud concepts, including: Compute (EC2/VMs); Networking (VPCs, routing, security groups); Service‑based databases; Infrastructure as Code and automation.
Proficiency with Python.
Experience building CI/CD pipelines and orchestration workflows using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Ansible, or AWS Systems Manager.
Experience with containerized workloads in the cloud (EKS, ECS, Fargate).
Working knowledge of common protocols (DNS, HTTP/S, SMTP, SFTP, SCP).
Familiarity with identity and access management, including Active Directory and/or LDAP‑based solutions.
Experience automating tasks in cloud and/or on‑premises environments.
Ability to operate effectively in an agile, fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.

Nice to Have

Experience scripting with Shell, PowerShell, or JavaScript.
AWS Specialty or Professional‑level certifications.
Experience migrating legacy or on‑premises workloads to the cloud.
Experience designing or operating systems in compliance with DoD STIGs and NIST security controls.
Experience evaluating or integrating LLM‑based solutions for automation, analytics, or productivity.
Exposure to multi‑cloud or hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, private clouds).

Cloud Architect

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