Cloud Architect (50131)

About the Job

The Cloud Architect will support the DC3 program and will be responsible for shaping their cloud strategy and leveraging advanced technologies to enhance their capabilities.

Location

Linthicum Heights, MD (911 Elkridge Landing Rd)

The Work You'll Do

This Cloud Architect role is essential to the success of the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3). In this position, you will play a key role in shaping our cloud strategy and leveraging advanced technologies to enhance our capabilities.
As part of your responsibilities, you will focus on the following key areas:

• Architectural Design: Design and implement secure Azure enterprise architectures and cloud-based solutions tailored for sensitive information environments.
• Cloud Migration Leadership: Establish and execute comprehensive cloud migration project plans to ensure seamless transitions of workloads to a secure cloud environment.
• Technical Consulting: Provide strategic guidance on cloud strategy engagements, technology architecture, and deployments. Educate stakeholders on best practices for effective cloud solutions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to develop specifications for new cloud-based products and services.
• Performance Evaluation: Oversee the deployment and performance evaluation of cloud management platforms, implementing enhancements based on feedback and operational metrics.
• Portfolio Development: Expand and enrich the product portfolio of cloud services, conducting cost-benefit analyses of various hosting options.
• Operations and Automation: Manage operations and maintenance of secure cloud platforms while implementing automation to enhance operational efficiency, including alerting and auto-remediation. Develop and deploy infrastructure as code (IaC) using CI/CD pipelines.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure adherence to NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and other relevant compliance frameworks and participate in technical review meetings.
• Containerization and IaaS/PaaS: Lead the design and implementation of PaaS/IaaS services using containerization technologies and infrastructure automation tools.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers and teams on secure coding practices and emerging cloud technologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience, or Master's Degree and 6+ years of experience, or 3+ years with PhD. Bachelor's degree should be in one of these areas: Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering.
• Active Secret clearance required to start
• Active IAT Level II (CompTIA Security +, SSCP, CCNA Security, CySA+, or GSEC)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with Microsoft Azure Government and multi-Cloud environments (AWS, Azure and GCP).
• Proven experience in designing flexible, scalable, and highly available systems.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, AKS, EKS).
• Proficient in using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, and CloudFormation.
• Familiar with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., GitLab, JIRA, Maven, Jenkins, Chef, Ansible).
• Understanding of DoD IT processes, regulations, and current IT cloud initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of Department of the Air Force (DAF) CloudWorks.

Preferred

Desired Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, techniques, and tools, including experience with specific AI/ML platforms and frameworks.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) to create dashboards and reports for ongoing and future projects.
• Hands-on experience with cyber threat intelligence platforms and tools, including knowledge of threat modeling and vulnerability management.

Desired Collaboration Tools:

• Proficiency in using JIRA and Confluence for sprint planning, issue tracking, workflow management, and documentation.

Desired Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Recent DAWIA Level II Certification
• ITIL Certification
• SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)
• CCNA Security
• CySA+
• GICSP
• GSEC
• CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
• Cloud+ (CompTIA Cloud Plus)
• GCLD (GIAC Cloud Security Essentials)
• GCSA (GIAC Cloud Security Automation)
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Azure Administrator Associate
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional/Associate

Salary Range: $150,000 - $174,000

Our Approach

At SecureStrux, we are committed to core values that guide the way we work with one another and our clients. As a team member, you will Create Team Synergy, Drive Continuous Innovation, Deliver with Integrity, and have the Freedom to Own it. Our thriving company culture supports our employees as they seek to grow with us!

What We Offer

Between our virtual environment where you can evaluate recent technologies and enhance your skills, and a generous annual professional development stipend, you will join a team that enjoys working on leading-edge technologies for world-class clients. We offer a robust total compensation package that includes comprehensive health benefits to support you and your family, flexible time off, continuing education allowance, a donation allowance for charitable causes, and a matched 401k.

Employment Types: Full-time

Work Arrangements: On-site

Locations: Maryland