Summary:Goldbelt Nighthawk is hiring a technical Cloud Solution Architect to support a long-term contract in Mechanicsburg, PA. The selected candidate will provide support and mentorship in the engineering and sustainment of an AWS-centric cloud brokerage. Ideal candidate will need strong experience with cloud architecture, DevSecOps, IaC, Containerization, Zero Trust, and AI. Within driving distance to Mechanicsburg, PA is preferred.
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:
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+
- 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
- Secret Clearance
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
- Top Secret Preferred
Pay and Benefits
The salary range for this role is $155,000.00 to $160,000.00 annually DOE.
At 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.