Cloud Architect* - National Maritime Intelligence Center, MD

Requires US Citizenship
Employment Term and Type: Regular, Full Time
Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree or Bachelor's Degree may be substituted with High School Diploma with minimum 7 years relevant experience
Salary Band : $190,000 to $200,000

Job Description:
The Cloud Architect will design, implement, and optimize secure cloud solutions for ONI's modernization initiatives, supporting AWS, Azure, and custom on-premises cloud environments. This role ensures compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) security standards while enabling scalable, resilient architectures for mission-critical systems.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement hybrid cloud solutions integrating AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments.
• Develop cloud migration strategies for legacy systems while maintaining security and compliance.
• Design secure cloud architecture aligned with DoD RMF, DISA STIGs, and ONI directives.
• Optimize cloud performance, cost, and scalability for classified workloads.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enforce identity management, encryption, and zero-trust principles.
• Document architecture diagrams, configuration baselines, and operational procedures.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams and stakeholders on cloud best practices.
• Produce complete and accurate architecture diagrams and security artifacts delivered on schedule.

Required Qualifications:

• DoD 8140 Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) compliance required (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent).
• Expertise in AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud design.
• Proficiency in cloud networking, identity management, and encryption technologies.
• Strong knowledge of virtualization, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity with RMF, STIGs, and DoD cloud security requirements.
• 7+ years in cloud architecture and engineering.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to design secure, scalable architectures for classified environments.
• Strong documentation and communication skills for technical and executive audiences.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor junior engineers.

Desired Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Architect, or similar certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience in DoD or IC environments is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with NAWCAD/NAWC WOLF engineering and operations processes and programs

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Cloud Technologies, Computer Science, or related field (highly preferred).
• Bachelor's Degree may be substituted with High School Diploma with minimum 7 years relevant experience

Security Clearance Requirements:

• TS/SCI

Physical, Work Environment & Conditions: (please update)

• Typical office environment:
• Must be able to sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods.
• Occasional standing while working in server rooms or at patch panels.
• Must be able to lift and move moderately heavy equipment (e.g., routers, switches, servers) typically up to 30-50 pounds.
• Manual Dexterity required for connecting cables, configuring devices, and handling small tools or components.
• Must be able to view computer screens for long periods.
• Ability to distinguish color-coded cabling and indicator lights.
• Must be able to climb ladders or crawl in tight spaces for cable runs or equipment installation.
• May require walking between different buildings or workstations.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with technical teams and end-users.
• May need to hear alarms, server beeps, or equipment noises indicating issues

This position description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. This and all positions are eligible for organization-wide transfer. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Company Overview: FGS, LLC is an international, leading-edge provider of technical services to include Secure Information Systems, Security and Engineering and Intelligence Analysis. Our turn-key solutions include design, engineering, deployment operations, and sustainment of secure technology and critical infrastructure for the protection and safety of our customers' mission-critical information, processes, and personnel. Demonstrating an unyielding commitment to our customers, superior trust and dedication with our partners, and leading-edge technical expertise over the past seven years, FGS has experienced explosive growth providing superior services throughout the world, from North America and the Pacific Rim to the Middle East and Europe.

FGS provides secure, leading edge technology and process management services to military, government, and commercial clients worldwide.

FGS offers a generous compensation package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), group life insurance, educational reimbursement, among other benefits.

We value our employees and strive to offer many opportunities for professional growth.

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FGS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities