Cloud Solutions Architect Senior - Expert w​/Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Develops strategies for cloud-based platforms. Translates business needs into long-term architecture solutions. Develops and designs solutions as needed, evaluating multiple software platforms, and integrating systems. Able to design automation for cloud resources using Dev Ops best practices. Acts as highest-level technical expert, addressing problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms. Responsible for project completion. Performs feasibility analysis on potential future projects to management.

May lead a large development team in the design of highly complex software systems.

• Minimum 8 years of experience
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in an IT or related field is preferred
• Minimum experience of three years working with government Amazon Web Services (AWS) SC2S and C2S enclaves
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing scalable microservices, leading development teams, ensuring security measures are in place within the microservices’ design, conducting meetings and presentations with Government stakeholders and leadership. The Architect shall have experience with programming (C#, Java, and Python), containerization for managing the deployment of microservices (Kubernetes and Docker), Cloud development (AWS), and a robust understanding of microservices development and best practices.
• Must have a current, active Top Secret security clearance with the capability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

• Experience using Agile methodologies, particularly Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), is highly preferred
• Current SAFe for Architects (ARCH) certification strongly desired

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location:
  
  Winchester, VA
• Type of environment:
  Office
• Noise level:
  Medium
• Work schedule:
  
  Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 10%

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds;

and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• U.S. Citizen
• Top Secret / SCI eligible

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