Cloud Solutions Architect

Goldbelt, Inc.$112K — $135K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate
  • CompTIA Security+ (IAT-2) qualification
  • At least 5 years of experience in DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF)
  • Experience with AWS GovCloud offerings and Zero Trust architecture

Responsibilities

  • Guide secure computing architecture and cloud brokerage services management
  • Lead Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles in cloud service implementation
  • Mentor and train government personnel regularly
  • Implement Continuous Monitoring and Risk Management Framework (RMF) principles
  • Manage vulnerability actions and milestones effectively
  • Foster continuous improvement and team collaboration
  • Draft architecture records and evaluate AWS service consumption based on security and operational needs

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Tax-deferred savings options
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Summary:

Goldbelt Nighthawk is hiring a Cloud Solution Architect to support a long-term contract in Mechanicsburg, PA.  The selected Cloud Solutions Architect will provide support and mentorship in the sustainment of an AWS-centric cloud brokerage, and will need strong experience with networking, DevSecOps, IaC, Containerization, Zero Trust, and AI.  Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

  • Provide guidance on Secure Computing Architecture, Cloud Brokerage Services, Shared Security Services Management, Cloud Security Support Services, Cloud Governance, Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) coordination, and Departmental Cloud/Hybrid certification
  • Provide leadership/participation in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles in the development of workflows, task accomplishment, and implementation/management of cloud services
  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and training for government personnel as a normal part of daily operations
  • Incorporate Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) NIST SP 800-37, Security Risk Impact Analysis, Monitoring, and Reporting
  • Be cognizant of Vulnerability Management, including Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) closures
  • Promote an environment of continuous process improvement, learning, and team collaboration
  • Author formal service evaluations, architecture decision records, and design documentation that determine which AWS services are approved for tenant consumption within brokerage, including security posture, IL4/IL5 constraints, cost, and operational impact
Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

  • Excellent customer service, organizational, and technical writing skills
  • Ability to clearly communicate with senior government staff

  • Ability to articulate complex concepts using plain language to maximize understanding at all levels of the organization

  • Ability to de-escalate any technical issues and quickly enable rapid resolution
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with IaC such as AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, and Terraform
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with Containerization Orchestration such as ECS and EKS
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with commercial, FEDRAMP High/ DoD Impact Level 2, 4, and 5 Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud offerings
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with cloud network architecture, including VPC design, subnetting, routing, and cross-account / cross-VPC connectivity with large multi-account environments
  • Proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with Information Security and Assurance Principles and associated supporting technologies
  • Familiarity with Web Server, Application Server, and Database componentsin Oracle and Microsoft toolsets
  • Familiarity with Secure SDLC, CI/CD, and version control (Git) workflows including branching, code review, and release management

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Computing Environment Certification - AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate
  • Information Assurance Technical II (IAT-2) qualification - CompTIA Sec+
  • Successful T5 or T5R investigation for Privileged Access (Top Secret Clearance equivalent eligibility)
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in the following areas:
    • DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
    • Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF)
    • DoD Authority to Operate (ATO)
    • DoD Zero Trust
    • Proven success with application refactoring
    • Proven success in large, complex, enterprise-level cloud environments
    • Network cloud architecture development
    • DoD information system development processes
    • Configuration and change management

Preferred Qualifications:

  • AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional

  • AWS Certified Advanced Networking

  • AWS Certified Security

  • Experience in Machine Learning and Generative AI

  • Relevant AWS/Azure certification

  • Understanding of, and experience with, enterprise service migration
  • Additional IAT-2 qualifications: CAP, CISSP, CISM, GSEC, GCIH, or GSLC

Pay and BenefitsAt Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

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