Cloud Architect - TS Clearance

Programs Management Analytics and Technologies, Inc.

$130K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture or platform engineering
  • Experience with AWS, Azure, or similar cloud environments
  • Knowledge of containerization and microservices
  • Strong understanding of hybrid cloud and edge computing architectures
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement cloud architectures to meet warfighter needs
  • Develop hybrid edge-to-cloud architectures with integrated edge nodes
  • Architect solutions for multiple classification environments including cross-domain considerations
  • Optimize DevSecOps pipelines for automated deployment and security
  • Ensure compliance with DoD cloud standards, including Zero Trust and RMF
  • Support cloud deployments across varied environments such as AWS and Azure Government
  • Provide technical leadership to engineering teams and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Flexible/hybrid working environment with a 50/50 split
  • On-site work with occasional travel for integration and customer engagement
  • Opportunity to influence technical strategy and architecture design
  • Engagement in modernization efforts for mission-critical capabilities
  • Support for professional development through required certifications
Full Job Description
About the role: In this role as a Cloud Architect, you will contribute to multiple programs supporting the cloud and virtualized deployment of PMAT-developed solutions across multi-functional teams. You will lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable cloud and hybrid edge-to-cloud architectures that enable mission-critical capabilities for the Department of Defense. Working alongside software engineers, platform engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and government stakeholders, you will help modernize how data is deployed, secured, and delivered across AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, on-premises, tactical, and distributed computing environments. This role offers the opportunity to influence technical strategy, architect solutions spanning multiple security domains, implement modern DevSecOps practices, and deliver resilient cloud capabilities that directly support the warfighter and the future of distributed maritime operations. Responsibilities: • Design and implement cloud architectures for data aligned to warfighter needs and distributed maritime operations. • Develop hybrid edge-to-cloud architectures integrating edge nodes and cloud environments. • Architect solutions across multi-classification environments (TS/SCI, SECRET, UNCLASS), including cloud-based cross-domain considerations. • Implement and optimize DevSecOps pipelines (CI/CD, infrastructure as code, automated security scanning). • Ensure compliance with DoD cloud standards (ILs 4, 5 & 6+), Zero Trust, and RMF requirements. • Support cloud deployments across environments such as AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, on-prem, tactical, and on-platform compute. • Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and stakeholders. Required Skills and Experience: • 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, distributed systems, or platform engineering • Experience designing and deploying solutions in AWS, Azure, or similar cloud environments • Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architectures • Strong understanding of hybrid cloud/edge computing architectures • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) • Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines • Ability to work in cross-functional teams with engineers, operators, and government stakeholders Preferred Skills and Experience: • Experience supporting Navy warfighting concepts and associated capabilities • Familiarity with cross-domain solutions and multi-level security architectures • Experience with data streaming, event-driven architectures, and real-time analytics • Experience working in DoD or IC environments, including RMF and security compliance Education and Certification Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is required • At least one Cloud certification (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, etc.) is required Citizenship and Clearance requirements: • US Citizenship required • No dual citizenship • Active TS w/ SCI eligibility Location/Address: • San Diego, CA • On site w/ option for a flexible/hybrid working environment - 50/50 Travel & Passport: • Under 15% travel • Occasional CONUS travel for integration, testing, and customer engagement Work Environment: PMAT offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development.

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