Systems Engineer Architect

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Location:

Fort Belvoir, Virginia

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Platinum Technologies is a Northern Virginia‑based integrated solutions firm that specializes in Cybersecurity, Cloud, and Digital Services to the Public Sector. Our team solves hard problems and helps our Mission Partners achieve their goals. We value self‑motivation, learning agility, and a passion for delivering high‑quality work.

We lead with technical expertise, but that is just the tip of the iceberg – the ‘Why’ matters. At Platinum, we don’t hire people to do a job; we provide professional and leadership development to complement our domain experts. Our teammates are leaders who operate in a mutually accountable environment to deliver thought leadership, expert technical analysis, and quality execution for our clients.

The Multi‑Cloud Engineer/Architect SME will lead the design and deployment of secure, scalable, and compliant cloud environments spanning Microsoft Azure, AWS, and hybrid on‑premises systems. This role will be responsible for tech requirement definition, feasibility studies, pilot projects, implementation plans, troubleshooting outages, monitoring networks, infrastructure and systems, and proving proactive mitigation strategies.

• Architect, design, and implement multi‑cloud (Azure, AWS, hybrid) solutions that meet DoD mission objectives and cybersecurity requirements
• Lead the configuration, integration, and optimization of Microsoft Entra  (Azure AD) and AWS Identity Center for federated identity and centralized access control
• Develop and enforce IAM governance, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles, and role‑based access controls (RBAC) across cloud and on‑premises systems
• Design and implement cross‑cloud identity federation and SSO solutions using SAML 2.0, OIDC, and SCIM protocols
• Integrate Azure Policy, AWS Service Control Policies (SCPs), and Terraform/Bicep automation for compliance enforcement and least‑privilege security
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and compliance teams to align architectures with DISA STIGs, DoD Cloud Computing SRG (IL4/IL5), NIST 800‑53, and FedRAMP High baselines
• Provide architectural leadership for hybrid cloud connectivity, data protection, and cross‑domain security
• Guide cloud adoption and migration strategies that enhance operational agility while maintaining security posture
• Create and maintain architectural documentation, diagrams, and compliance traceability artifacts

• BS degree and twelve (12+) years of prior relevant experience, additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
• Minimum of seven (7+) years of experience designing and implementing secure Azure‑based solutions in enterprise or government environments
• Active AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional and/or Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification
• Proven expertise with IAM, federated identity, and multi‑cloud access management
• Demonstrated experience integrating Microsoft Entra  (Azure AD), AWS Identity Center, and on‑premises Active Directory
• Strong understanding of federated identity, SAML/OIDC protocols, and cross‑cloud authentication mechanisms
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Cloud Formation, and Bicep
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks including DISA STIGs, CMMC, and Zero Trust Architecture guidance
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with government stakeholders, security teams, and engineering personnel
• Familiarity with Azure Government (DoD), FedRAMP, and DISA STIG compliance frameworks
• Hands‑on experience with Terraform, Bicep, Azure CLI, and CI/CD automation

The Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.