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Secret
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
50%
IT - Software
We have an outstanding Contract position (12 months, possible extension) for a Cloud Architect. This position is remote with up to 50% travel to Mechanicsburg, PA
Pay Rate: $60.00 to $71.00/hr
**US Citizenship is required.**
**Candidate must possess an active Secret Security Clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.**
The Cloud Architect / Technical Lead is a key strategist responsible for spearheading the identification, shaping, and closure of high-impact business opportunities. They possess extensive expertise in technology, business requirements analysis, and solution architecture across a spectrum of domains. This role involves leading executive-level discussions to understand client needs and align efforts across multiple workstreams. The Lead Solution Architect plays a pivotal role in structuring and negotiating complex deals to drive optimal outcomes for stakeholders. They provide guidance and direction to senior and junior team members, ensuring the delivery of innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations.
Job Responsibilities:
Collaborate openly and frankly with all internal and external partners, such as Government Engineers, Contractor Engineers, Contractor Operations staff, Management, and 3rd party vendors
Ensure timely delivery of all Engineering Service Requests, removing any obstacles to completing work as scheduled
Perform risk analysis of each Engineering Service Request, and inform all stakeholders of the applicable risks
Develop, maintain, and execute project plan in support of the platform development and future support
Perform and coordinate project management activities in accordance with the customers project management team
Discuss projects at a technical level
Establish project milestones and monitor adherence to project scope, requirements, and schedules
Coordinate with internal and external organizations by arranging, chairing, and facilitating meetings to establish project requirements and schedules while ensuring these are well understood and achievable
Provide regular status reporting for project activities which is circulated to the key stakeholders. The specific schedule, distribution, and reporting requirements will be defined and agreed as part of the Project Initiation activities
Develop and provide briefings to customers management stakeholders
Provide meeting minutes documenting action items, milestones, and status
Report project risks along with risk mitigation recommendations
Be responsible for day-to-day management of project activities ensuring assigned tasks are completed and that all deliverables are of the highest quality
Develop and maintain documentation as required
Other duties as assigned
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Secret Clearance required prior to start, TS/SCI preferred
Will possess a technical IAT-II certification (Sec+ or alternate)
At least 5 years job experience in a related field working on technical solutions
Knowledgeable in hypervisor/virtualization technologies.
Storage knowledge needed
Must be skilled in security and networking principles
Skilled in advanced automation specifically through the use of Ansible Automation platform, terraform, and other industry leading automation methodologies
Understanding of DevSecOps and Continuous integration/Continuous delivery principles
Must be skilled in commercial and on prem cloud architecture
Experienced with strategic planning and change management
Capable of developing migration processes and leading a team through their execution
Fundamental understanding of Mainframe highly desired
Ability to work independently and aggressively track to project timelines
Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail
Ability to communicate well with customers and co-workers
Capable of working as an individual and as the leader of a technical team
Excellent problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Demonstrated communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
Pay Rate: $60.00 to $71.00/hr
**US Citizenship is required.**
**Candidate must possess an active Secret Security Clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.**
The Cloud Architect / Technical Lead is a key strategist responsible for spearheading the identification, shaping, and closure of high-impact business opportunities. They possess extensive expertise in technology, business requirements analysis, and solution architecture across a spectrum of domains. This role involves leading executive-level discussions to understand client needs and align efforts across multiple workstreams. The Lead Solution Architect plays a pivotal role in structuring and negotiating complex deals to drive optimal outcomes for stakeholders. They provide guidance and direction to senior and junior team members, ensuring the delivery of innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations.
Job Responsibilities:
Collaborate openly and frankly with all internal and external partners, such as Government Engineers, Contractor Engineers, Contractor Operations staff, Management, and 3rd party vendors
Ensure timely delivery of all Engineering Service Requests, removing any obstacles to completing work as scheduled
Perform risk analysis of each Engineering Service Request, and inform all stakeholders of the applicable risks
Develop, maintain, and execute project plan in support of the platform development and future support
Perform and coordinate project management activities in accordance with the customers project management team
Discuss projects at a technical level
Establish project milestones and monitor adherence to project scope, requirements, and schedules
Coordinate with internal and external organizations by arranging, chairing, and facilitating meetings to establish project requirements and schedules while ensuring these are well understood and achievable
Provide regular status reporting for project activities which is circulated to the key stakeholders. The specific schedule, distribution, and reporting requirements will be defined and agreed as part of the Project Initiation activities
Develop and provide briefings to customers management stakeholders
Provide meeting minutes documenting action items, milestones, and status
Report project risks along with risk mitigation recommendations
Be responsible for day-to-day management of project activities ensuring assigned tasks are completed and that all deliverables are of the highest quality
Develop and maintain documentation as required
Other duties as assigned
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Secret Clearance required prior to start, TS/SCI preferred
Will possess a technical IAT-II certification (Sec+ or alternate)
At least 5 years job experience in a related field working on technical solutions
Knowledgeable in hypervisor/virtualization technologies.
Storage knowledge needed
Must be skilled in security and networking principles
Skilled in advanced automation specifically through the use of Ansible Automation platform, terraform, and other industry leading automation methodologies
Understanding of DevSecOps and Continuous integration/Continuous delivery principles
Must be skilled in commercial and on prem cloud architecture
Experienced with strategic planning and change management
Capable of developing migration processes and leading a team through their execution
Fundamental understanding of Mainframe highly desired
Ability to work independently and aggressively track to project timelines
Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail
Ability to communicate well with customers and co-workers
Capable of working as an individual and as the leader of a technical team
Excellent problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Demonstrated communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
group id: 10285720a
