DSCA Cloud Solutions Architect – Mid​/Senior

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize secure, scalable cloud infrastructure solutions
• Bridge business objectives with technical execution by leading cloud architecture, infrastructure migrations, automation, and governance initiatives in AWS environments
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as AWS Cloud Formation, AWS CDK, and Terraform to automate provisioning and configuration
• Implement robust security controls, including IAM policies, encryption, VPC architecture, network security, and Zero Trust principles to meet DoD RMF, FedRAMP, and other compliance requirements
• Optimize cloud environments through monitoring, cost analysis, performance tuning, and resource management
• Support containerization and orchestration strategies using Docker and Kubernetes for microservices and scalable workloads
• Develop automation pipelines and integrate with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Lab) to streamline deployment processes

• Deep expertise in AWS cloud platforms, services, and best practices
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS Cloud Formation and AWS CDK
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python (or similar languages)
• Solid understanding of networking, security (IAM, VPC, encryption), and Zero Trust models
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Ability to work independently while thriving in collaborative team settings
• Self‑motivated initiator with strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach
• Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance