Sr Cloud Architect

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions is seeking two experienced Cloud Architects to support an Engineering/PMO Support contract with a federal defense customer. In this critical role, you will provide subject matter expertise and technical advisory services for Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs) across multiple Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), spanning off-premises, on-premises, hybrid, and tactical edge environments. You will work directly with senior Government stakeholders to inform strategic cloud adoption decisions and ensure alignment with DoD security and compliance standards.

• Research the technical feasibility of Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs) in alignment with federal customer demand signals and emerging mission requirements.
• Provide technical oversight and analysis of cloud architecture design activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and security best practices.
• Analyze federal customer demand signals to inform strategic decision-making and develop technology roadmaps.
• Evaluate Anything as a Service (XaaS) CSOs and assess specifications against DoD security, compliance, and performance requirements.
• Brief the user community on cloud adoption initiatives; contribute to user community round tables and technical exchange meetings with CSPs and Strategic Partners.
• Coordinate input preparation for verifying CSP requirements in Government tools; assess other DoD contract capabilities and CSP deliverables.
• Provide analysis on cloud contract utilization relative to commercial trends and industry practices.
• Deliver technical expertise on CSO capabilities in alignment with DoD governance requirements and validate that CSP deliverables meet DoD standards.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms with personnel at all levels, including senior leadership and technical staff.
• Familiarity with DoD security requirements as applied to cloud architecture and enterprise IT.
• Experience working in an IT environment similar in size and scope to this requirement.
• Strong working knowledge of large, complex, enterprise-scale IT environments.
• Must hold all required certifications in accordance with DoD 8570/8140 requirements.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 11 years of experience in enterprise cloud architecture and design, OR 15 years of total, demonstrated experience in enterprise cloud architecture and design (in lieu of degree).

Clearance:
Top Secret (TS) with SCI eligibility and indoctrination required.

This position requires compliance with DoD Directive 8140 (Cyberspace Workforce Management).

Candidates are encouraged to hold recognized cloud credentials such as:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky) assists its federal, state and local, and commercial clients with solving their toughest challenges in the areas of IT Infrastructure Support and Engineering;
Application Development and Maintenance;
Program and Project Management; and Management Consulting. Find out more about Blue Sky at  Blue Sky is an equal opportunity employer and recruits mission-oriented, proactive, skilled candidates from across the United States. As an SBA certified HUBZone small business, Blue Sky has a special interest in recruiting and hiring personnel who reside in HUBZones. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.