Software/Cloud Architect
Listed on 2026-01-23
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, IT Support
Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Software/Cloud Architect to manage and identify program high-level technical specifications, which may include application design, cloud computing strategy and adoption, and integration of software applications into a functioning system to meet requirements. This position requires full-time onsite work in Fort Meade, MD.
Responsibilities:
- Experience with cloud computing platforms, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and IBM Cloud
- Experience with cloud-based infrastructure, including virtual machines, containers, and serverless computing
- Managing and identifying high-level technical specifications for software applications, including defining system architecture, designing data models, and developing interface specifications
- Operating and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure, including provisioning and configuring cloud resources, monitoring system performance, and ensuring cloud security and compliance
- Familiarity with operating and troubleshooting cloud resources is critical
- Developing and maintaining technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, design documents, and technical guides
- Work in a rapidly growing environment and be a catalyst to the evolution of the mission
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of Cloud Engineering experience
- Previous experience working with modern Cloud Service Provider environments, such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Relevant experience to be able to build operational information protection control environments in a cloud environment
- Experience with centralizing, querying, and setting up alerts
- Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++)
- Demonstrated experience with shell scripting, including Bash and/or Power Shell
- An understanding of cloud security controls
- Previous experience configuring and deploying a CI/CD pipeline using tools such as Jenkins or Git Lab CI
- Previous experience configuring and deploying automated testing tools such as Sonar Qube, Fortify, OWASP DC, JUnit, and/or Snyk
- Comfortable in a project startup environment
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
- US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Counter Intelligence (CI) Polygraph.
Desired Qualifications:
- AWS Solutions Architect certification (or equivalent Cloud Service Provider certification)
- Previous experience achieving ATO through the client’s Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process
- Previous experience working in a Dev Ops environment where there was close collaboration between developers and security personnel to increase automation and efficiency within the Software Development Lifecycle
- Experience with Kubernetes environments
- Previous experience supporting the DoD
This position is located in Fort Meade, MD. The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $ - $, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.
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