Lead the architecture, modernization, integration, and secure operation of cloud-enabled mission systems supporting a complex Department of Defense environment.
Serve as a senior advisor to program and engineering leadership, shaping cloud architecture strategy across development, integration, test, experimental, and operational environments.
Ensure that cloud capabilities are scalable, resilient, secure, compliant, and aligned to system integration processes, technical baselines, and mission outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field with 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Master's with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience.
Additional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
Active and current DoD Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
12+ years of overall experience in systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, enterprise architecture, cloud architecture, platform engineering, or related technical leadership roles.
10+ years of experience architecting and implementing enterprise cloud solutions in AWS, Azure, or hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
Demonstrated experience serving as a senior cloud architect, chief engineer, technical lead, or SME on large-scale federal or defense programs.
Deep experience with AWS GovCloud, cloud landing zones, VPC/network architecture, IAM, storage, compute, container platforms, logging and monitoring, backup and recovery, and high-availability design.
Strong knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures, including integration between cloud, on-premises, lab, test, and mission systems.
Experience supporting complex system integration and test activities across multiple environments and release stages.
Knowledge of DoD security and compliance frameworks, including RMF, NIST, DISA STIGs, JSIG, vulnerability management, and audit/accreditation processes.
Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, automated compliance, and software release management.
Familiarity with architecture governance, configuration management, and engineering review processes in highly controlled mission environments.
Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders including program management, systems engineering, software, cyber, test, operations, and government customers.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey architectural concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud architecturesystems engineeringinfrastructure engineeringenterprise architectureplatform engineeringAWSAzureDevSecOpsInfrastructure as CodeCI/CD

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcross-functional collaborationtechnical advisoryproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingstakeholder engagementconceptual communicationorganizational skillsmentorship

Certifications

DoD Top Secret clearanceTS/SCI clearance