Senior Cloud Architect

Senior Cloud Architect

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The K  team is looking for a cloud architect to design and construct world‑class scalable software development and test environments for multiple high‑profile acquisition efforts. This role offers latitude to transition on‑prem workloads to one or more hyperscale environments.

• Collaborate with multiple organizations with similar and diverging requirements on cloud architecture & strategy
• Evaluate new cloud technologies and make substantiated recommendations for improvement
• Identify the best cloud solutions to meet the organization’s strategic architecture needs
• Regularly evaluate existing cloud infrastructure to identify risks or opportunities for improvement
• Assess legacy mission infrastructure and functions to determine best candidates for transition to a cloud‑based solution
• Develop cross‑domain solutions to manage the transfer of unclassified software and data to classified networks
• Support CI/CT/CD software development processes in a hybrid cloud environment
• Support prototyping & troubleshooting of complex systems spanning on‑ and off‑premises cloud environments
• Offer guidance in capability/service movement techniques, including bulk application transfers into the cloud
• Be part of an agile team to cross‑functional boundaries and mentor others on cloud services

• Location:
  
  Onsite
• Travel Requirements:
  Minimal
• Working Hours:
  
  Standard

Required:

• BS in a technical field (preferably Computer Science or Electrical Engineering)
• 12+ years in software development, infrastructure design, or Dev Ops
• Minimum of 12 years working experience in one or more Dev Ops, Security Engineering, or SRE roles
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to work in an evolving environment
• Highly proficient in modern cloud providers, especially Azure and Google Cloud
• Experience with IaC (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, etc.)
• Programming ability in one or more general‑purpose languages (C++, Rust, Python)
• Understanding of public cloud networking concepts
• Experience deploying complex and scalable cloud applications
• Must have an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired:

• Experience with one or more existing DoD classified development networks
• 15+ years in software development in a classified working environment

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at K . Let’s shape the future together.

K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

K  is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.