Cloud SME/Cloud Application Architect

Who We Are:

Tria Federal delivers digital services and technology solutions that support the health and safety of veterans, service members and civilians. For two decades, federal agencies have relied on Tria companies to advance their critical missions and modernize their systems, so that they can uphold their commitment to the American people. Today, we are pushing the boundaries of possibility through partnerships and investments in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, developing solutions for the biggest challenges that will face government tomorrow.

Job Description: (CONTINGENT Multiple openings are available for this position across various experience levels. Candidates with different levels of experience are encouraged to apply.

Are you looking for an opportunity to leverage your Cloud Architecture expertise in a high-impact role? Tria has an opportunity to showcase your talents by supporting the United States Air Force. We're looking for Cloud Application Architects to join our team - You'll work in a Cloud Software Engineering role, working with teams to leverage and expand your client's capabilities.

We are seeking highly skilled and mission-focused Cloud Application Architects to support the U.S. Air Force's Cloud One EAMM program. This role is critical in driving the modernization, replatforming, and optimization of mission applications as they transition to secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments (AWS, Azure). The Cloud Application Architects will work closely with application owners, cybersecurity teams, and DevSecOps engineers to design cloud-native and hybrid architectures that meet stringent DoD compliance and performance standards

Basic Requirements:

• B.S. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have an active Secret Clearance or Higher

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architectural design, modernization, and migration strategy for legacy and current Air Force applications moving to commercial cloud platforms.
• Develop and document cloud-native and hybrid architecture solutions tailored for Air Force mission needs and aligned with Cloud One best practices.
• Support application assessments, refactoring recommendations, and migration path decisions using standardized tools and frameworks.
• Collaborate with program cybersecurity teams to ensure designs meet DoD RMF, FedRAMP, and Air Force compliance requirements.
• Advise application teams on containerization, serverless architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and scalable deployment patterns.
• Provide architectural mentorship and governance throughout the application lifecycle-from discovery through ATO and deployment.
• Translate mission requirements into technical designs and ensure alignment with enterprise cloud strategies (Cloud One, Platform One).
• Support performance tuning, cost optimization, and availability planning across multi-cloud environments.
• Interface with engineering, cybersecurity, and government stakeholders to present designs, conduct design reviews, and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Experience with architecting and developing scalable, reliable cloud native applications such as AWS, Azure, Google, or Oracle
• Experience building cloud native microservice full stack applications such as frontend, backend, or data storage solution
• Experience working in a multi-cloud environment such as AWS, Azure, Google, or Oracle
• Experience working with DoD STIGs or CIS Benchmarks, including hardening virtual servers or adhering to security controls
• Experience with IaC such as Terraform or Ansible
• Experience troubleshooting cloud native application deployments and configurations
• Experience troubleshooting application code and configuration

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience managing and configuring Ubuntu, RHEL, and Windows Server operating systems
• Experience with vulnerability management and dynamic or static code analysis
• Experience in Identity Authentication and Authorization, including Single-Sign-On, SAML, or OpenID
• Experience with Cloud Native services such as virtual servers, database services, and networking infrastructure
• Experience with Cloud Native account management services such as AWS Organizations or Azure Management Groups

ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED* MUST BE U.S. CITIZEN

Work Location: REMOTE/HYBRID in Lexington, MA

Salary Range

$160,000 - $220,000 USD

Why Tria?
What defines the Tria brand is more than just our dedication to excellence in our craft; it's our incredible team of dedicated, talented, and passionate people that make Tria so exceptional. As people powering possible, we are all partners in our team's shared success.

As a company that cares about people, we seek to cultivate a culture in which all can thrive personally and professionally. We offer a top-tier benefits package to invest in your physical, mental, and financial health and wellness so that you can be your best self - at work and in life. At Tria, we are growth-minded, entrepreneurial in spirit, and committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and opportunity for all. Whatever your background, your role, your department, or stage in your professional journey, here you will have opportunities to learn new skills, seize new challenges, and advance your career as we grow.

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