
Cloud Architect
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $129,800 - $216,700 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Architect and design secure cloud solutions within a Department of the Navy virtual private cloud hosted on Microsoft Azure Flank speed
- Lead planning and execution of migration from on premises systems to cloud environments while ensuring continuity of mission operations
- Develop cloud architectures supporting NIPR SIPR and JWICS domains in coordination with government stakeholders
- Design and maintain cloud networking identity access management storage and compute architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles
- Integrate cybersecurity controls in accordance with Risk Management Framework NIST Intelligence Community Directive and Department of Defense policies
- Support Assessment and Authorization activities including development of system security plans security assessment reports and plans of action and milestones
- Coordinate with enterprise architects cybersecurity teams application developers and operations teams to ensure interoperable and secure cloud services
- Support cloud cost modeling usage tracking and optimization to meet government financial management requirements
- Develop and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams system designs and standard operating procedures
- Provide guidance on cloud best practices automation scalability disaster recovery and high availability
- Support transition activities ensuring required cloud skill sets are available throughout the contract lifecycle
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
- Top Secret with eligibility for SCI read-on prior to start
- Minimum eight years of enterprise IT experience with at least five years in cloud architecture and engineering roles
- Demonstrated experience designing and supporting enterprise cloud environments within government or highly regulated organizations
- Experience supporting Intelligence Community or Department of Defense organizations
- Extensive experience architecting solutions in Microsoft Azure enterprise environments
- Experience supporting hybrid cloud architectures integrating on premises and cloud systems
- Strong knowledge of cloud networking identity management security logging monitoring and automation
- Experience with cloud native services supporting collaboration application hosting and data platforms
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 cloud services including Outlook SharePoint Online Teams PowerApps and InTune
- Strong documentation and communication skills supporting technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience coordinating with government program offices cybersecurity officials and operational teams
- Ability to adapt quickly to evolving mission requirements and technical environments
- Experience supporting global enterprise environments including CONUS and OCONUS locations.
Benefits
- healthcare benefits
- paid leave
- retirement plans
- insurance programs
- education and training assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
cloud architecturecloud engineeringcybersecurity controlsidentity access managementcloud networkingZero Trust principlescloud cost modelingautomationdisaster recoveryhigh availability
Soft Skills
documentation skillscommunication skillsadaptabilitycollaborationleadership
Certifications
Top Secret clearanceSCI eligibility