Cloud Solutions Architect

GRAY WOLF SOLUTIONS
RESUME & MATRIX DUE BY 7/2/2026 FOR CONSIDERATION

CLOUD SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

Active TS/SCI and FS poly required

Chantilly, VA area


The Sponsor's office serves as an accelerator to the organization's mission through strategic investments,
training, data science, commercial engagement, and data orchestration. The Sponsor requires a highly skilled
individual to design, develop, and implement secure and efficient systems and infrastructure. The ideal
candidate will possess a strong background in system engineering, cybersecurity, and data management,
combined with excellent technical skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role
involves providing hands on support and guidance to senior USG leadership on emerging technologies and
developing innovative solutions.

WORK REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor shall…

• contribute directly to advancing the Sponsor's strategic objectives in the cyber domain by focusing on
critical disciplines such as cloud engineering, data lifecycle management and optimization, and
strategic contracting.
• collaborate with various teams to develop, maintain, and optimize secure and efficient systems that
support the expertise-driven mission of the Sponsor's office.
• design and implement complex system architectures and infrastructure that support the collection,
processing, and analysis of cyber intelligence data to meet organizational objectives.
• ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of systems critical to the Sponsor's cyber mission.
• identify potential vulnerabilities and perform comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability testing
to implement security measures across Sponsor computing environments.
• provide expert technical guidance on system security, compliance, accreditation, and best practices for
secure data transfer and ingestion.
• recommend and configure tools for data lifecycle management, ensuring the integrity, secure transfer,
and accessibility of data across all stages of the data lifecycle.
• provide expertise in the implementation and optimization of data orchestration platforms that align with
the Sponsor's mission requirements.
• assess, integrate, and manage resources in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) to support organizational
objectives and enhance cloud computing capabilities.
• perform both global and local administrative functions within cloud infrastructure to facilitate access to
services and data, ensuring these align with Sponsor's mission-critical needs.
• make recommendations and implement cloud-based solutions to support the secure, effective operation of
critical cyber systems.
• use the following Required Tools and Technologies; Cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS), Security
assessment tools, Data orchestration platforms, System architectural design software (e.g., architectural
modeling tools), Software for managing, planning, and documenting projects (e.g., Jira, Confluence,
SharePoint).
• research or implement, where possible and at Sponsor direction, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and
Machine Learning (ML) integration into systems engineering, application or tool development.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE
The Contractor shall have the following required skills, certifications, and demonstrated experience:
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• system engineering, managing, and optimizing complex IT systems and infrastructure, particularly within
cloud environments such as Azure and AWS.
• architecting and deploying solutions within cloud platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, security.
• system security, including implementation of security measures and conducting comprehensive risk
assessments.
• securing systems in compliance with established guidelines, e.g., NIST standards, including experience
with compliance and accreditation processes such as Authority to Operate (ATO) and Authorization to
Deploy (ATD).
• data management, including secure data transfer and ingestion, as well as handling large-scale data sets
while maintaining high standards of data integrity and security.
• data orchestration and lifecycle management tools to optimize data processes and integration across
various platforms.
• presenting and translating complex technical information into clear and concise language for diverse
audiences.
• experience or familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) concepts,
demonstrating exposure to related integration methodologies in systems engineering.
• developing and maintaining secure communications channels and network infrastructure to support
mission-critical operations.

HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS AND DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE
Skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not required to perform the work include:

• Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes, including familiarity with the steps required to secure
and maintain system accreditations and authorizations.
• participating in security assessments and contributing to the development of assessment artifacts and
documentation.
• Python scripting for automation, system management tasks, and developing custom scripts to
streamline operations within complex IT environments.
• Windows PowerShell scripting for automating administrative tasks, managing systems, and maintaining
secure configurations across multiple platforms.
• strong communication skills, with demonstrated experience working effectively with cross-functional
teams, including both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

TRAVEL
• Travel is not anticipated for this contract.