Cloud ArchitectWe are seeking a Cloud Architect to join the team supporting the Air Force Technical Applications Center at Patrick Space Force Base in Melbourne, Florida.
NOTE: This is not a remote/telework job.This job requires the selected applicant to have an active U.S. Government-issued security clearance at time of hire and, therefore, requires U.S. citizenship.As a
Cloud Architect, you will support the technical expert on the government customers' cloud computing strategy supporting mission-essential data flow to store and distribute to both internal and external partners within cloud platforms.
Responsibilities- Implement time-critical cloud solutions to deliver, monitor mission data using modern software tools and applications
- Interpret software requirements, information needs, system flows, and detailed designs into cloud solutions for data usage, and work processes
- Lead the performance of technical troubleshooting in a cloud environment
- Perform analysis to determine assignable failure, recommend and implement cloud-based solutions, assist with testing infrastructure and application testing on in-house and third-party software
- Coordinate with customer customers to understand and document data flow requirements suitable for cloud environments
- Assist with establishing priorities for overall cloud integration projects through a DevSecOps pipeline while working hardware, software and data delivery issues
- Assist customer in operationalizing software applications in a secure, scalable and reliable cloud environment
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's or Master's degree with a major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or other relevant field of study
- Relevant 5+ years of experience
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification
- Understands cloud networking and security frameworks
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary to coordinate and communicate with executives, external partners, and project stakeholders
- Knowledgeable on concepts in DevSecOps principles
- Demonstrate proficiency in programming languages and frameworks utilized in cloud software developments
- Experience with RESTful APIs, scripting in Shell, Bash, and yaml
- Current CompTIA Security+ certification (or obtain within 180 days of hire)
- Hands-on experience with virtualization, container technologies (Docker, container) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Helm)
- Experience with Linux, installing software, patches, and updates on cloud platforms
- Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
- Experience with RESTful APIs, scripting in Shell, Bash, and yaml
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps principles
- Knowledgeable on concepts in DevSecOps principles
- Demonstrate proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks utilized in cloud software developments
- Demonstrated proficiency in Python and Golang coding languages
- Current CompTIA Security+ certification (or obtain within 180 days of hire)
Preferred Qualifications- AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification
OTHER:- U.S. citizenship required.
- Must have a fully adjudicated (not an interim) Government clearance.
- Must pass a drug test.
