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Public Trust
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Unspecified
IT - Hardware
Washington, DC (On-Site/Office)
Location: Washington, DC metro area (Hybrid)
Clearance Required: Public Trust Minimum (US Citizen)
Employment Type: Full-Time (W-2 or 1099)
Overview: Praescient Analytics is actively seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to support a current contract with the Department of Justice. This individual will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud computing solutions within AWS environments to support our client's mission-critical operations. This role includes the development of cloud architecture blueprints, ensuring compliance with federal security and governance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP), and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and secure cloud infrastructures.
Key Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
What you can expect from us:
Benefits:
Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.
Our team of experts-skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering-brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
US Citizenship Required
Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to recruiting@praescientanalytics.com and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.
Clearance Required: Public Trust Minimum (US Citizen)
Employment Type: Full-Time (W-2 or 1099)
Overview: Praescient Analytics is actively seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to support a current contract with the Department of Justice. This individual will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud computing solutions within AWS environments to support our client's mission-critical operations. This role includes the development of cloud architecture blueprints, ensuring compliance with federal security and governance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP), and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and secure cloud infrastructures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of engineers in a multi-account and complex network environment to deliver services, maintain and modernize infrastructure, and troubleshoot issues.
- Drive cloud migration initiatives by providing technical expertise and strategic guidance to customers.
- Offer recommendations on AWS service selection, cost optimization, and cloud-native architecture best practices.
- Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation.
- Ensure architectures are aligned with federal frameworks including Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), TIC 3.0, and DOJ-specific policies.
- Support development of cloud security documentation including Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages and continuous monitoring strategies.
- Contribute to the deployment of AI cloud platforms such as Amazon BedRock, Azure OpenAI, Lex, Comprehend, and other Large Language Model (LLM) or Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technologies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience:
- 10+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years focused on AWS cloud architecture.
- Strong scripting and troubleshooting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Proven experience leading engineering teams in cloud or hybrid-cloud environments.
- Demonstrated experience with federal government IT projects and knowledge of federal compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP).
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing evaluated Zero Trust Architectures (ZTA).
- Direct experience with AI/ML platforms and integration of LLMs and RAG capabilities in cloud environments.
- Certifications: AWS-based certifications preferred (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
What you can expect from us:
- Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated.
- Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success.
- A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise.
- Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain.
- A workplace dedicated to supporting and improving public safety and government agencies.
Benefits:
- Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Comprehensive, Company paid Aetna Health Care Medical for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
- 401(k) with company match
- Travel & performance incentives
- 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
- $5K annual training allowance
- $500 book allowance
- Tuition reimbursement program
Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.
Our team of experts-skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering-brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
US Citizenship Required
Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to recruiting@praescientanalytics.com and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.
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