Cloud Solutions Architect

Information Technology Strategies, Inc.

$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • IT-II security clearance or NACLC required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years designing cloud architectures, ideally on AWS
  • 8+ years relevant experience
  • Strong expertise in AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, CloudFormation)
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Proven ability to design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions

Responsibilities

  • Design, optimize, and enhance cloud-based architectures for ESS operational needs
  • Create scalable and secure solutions for rapid deployment across diverse missions
  • Lead the migration of on-prem capabilities to the AWS cloud
  • Develop automation frameworks to streamline provisioning processes
  • Create and maintain infrastructure-as-code templates and documentation
  • Implement security controls including encryption and hardened configurations
  • Collaborate with DevOps to improve CI/CD pipelines

Benefits

  • Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan
  • Dental and Orthodontia plan
  • Vision Materials plan
  • Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
  • 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
  • Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Semi-monthly pay cycle
Full Job Description
Summary:
  • Client Agency is Defense Logistics Agency
  • Design, optimize, and enhance cloud-based architectures to support ESS operational requirements.
  • Creating scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that enable rapid deployment and customization of engagement infrastructure across diverse mission scenarios.
  • Lead planning and implementation for migration of on-prem capabilities into the AWS cloud
  • Customize capabilities to align with engagement scope, technical, and operational parameters
  • Develop automation frameworks to streamline provisioning and deployment processes
  • Create and maintain infrastructure-as-code templates and documentation
  • Ensure architecture supports rapid reconfiguration for dynamic mission needs
  • Implement security controls including encryption, namespace obfuscation, and hardened configurations
  • Collaborate with DevOps engineers to enhance CI/CD pipelines
  • Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies to improve operational capabilities
  • Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to implementation teams
  • Support troubleshooting of complex architectural issues during active operations

Requirements:
  • Must possess IT-II security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC). (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)
  • Must have Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Active Secret clearance, TS/SCI preferred
  • Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability


  • 5+ years of experience designing cloud architectures, preferably on AWS
  • 8+ years of directly relevant experience
  • Strong expertise in AWS services including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, and CloudFormation
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
  • Deep understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements
  • Proven ability to design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions
  • Strong documentation and technical communication skills
  • Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desired Skills:
  • Experience designing solutions for cybersecurity or incident response operations
  • Knowledge of multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures
  • Experience with Splunk
  • Experience migrating on-prem legacy systems to a cloud environment
  • Experience with Azure and Entra
  • Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS)
  • Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST)
  • Background in system administration or DevOps

Desired Certifications:
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional


Benefits We Offer:
  • Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan
  • Dental and Orthodontia plan
  • Vision Materials plan
  • Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
  • 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
  • Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Semi-monthly pay cycle

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