Cloud Infrastructure Architect
$69,300–$158,000 year
Hybrid · Arlington, Virginia, United States or Beavercreek, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Cloud Infrastructure Architect to design, develop, and deploy scalable cloud-based architectures in AWS/Azure/CSP environments, collaborate with cloud architects and engineers, promote solutions into higher classification environments (STIGs/CIS benchmarks), work within a DevOps framework, and leverage Kubernetes and various IaC tools. Candidates should have DoD-related security clearances and requirements, with potential for DoD 8570 IAT certifications; multiple cloud and OS administration experiences are expected; the role emphasizes security controls, federated cloud management, and enterprise solution delivery.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience developing and deploying scalable, modern cloud-based architectures within an AWS, Azure or CSP environment
- 2+ years of experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, including Terraform, cloud formation, or Configuration-as-Code, including AWS SSM, Ansible, PowerShell, or Bash
- Experience promoting solutions into higher classification environments, such as STIGs or container patching
- Experience working with DoD STIGs or CIS Benchmarks such as hardening virtual servers and adhering to security controls
- Top Secret clearance
- HS diploma or GED
- Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II or Level III Certification within 30 days of hire date
- Nice If You Have: Experience with networking for hybrid cloud environments within classified environments
- Experience with the DoD, including within cloud architecture or management, security, or networking
- Experience working with or developing Special Access Programs (SAP) mission workloads
- Experience in container orchestration platforms, such as Kubernetes or other K8S distros
- Experience with cloud-native account management services
- Experience managing and configuring Ubuntu, RHEL, and Windows Server operating systems
- Experience troubleshooting networking issues within Azure cloud
- Bachelor's degree
- Azure Administrator Associate Certification
- Azure Security Engineer Associate Certification
- Clearance: Top Secret required
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