Cloud Architect

Required

• Technical certification (One or more of CASP/Security
  
  X, Sec+, CISSP)
• Strong AWS Cloud skills (VPC, IAM, EC, S, ECR)
• Containerization/Microservices
• Kubernetes deployments/tools (Pods, Kubectl, Kustomize, Helm)
• Security hardening (Sonarqube, Client Fortify, STIG)
• Strong understanding of DoD environments, processes and common technical infrastructure
• Strong customer communication skills
• Strong understanding of Agile Scrum/Kanban

• CICD Pipelines (Gitlab, Git Hub, Bitbucket)
• Visualization dashboard (Promethius, Kibana, Kuma)
• Microsoft Azure Cloud
• Atlassian Suite (Confluence, Jira)
• Bash, Shell scripting
• Remote Connections
• Self-motivated & fast learner

The primary role of the Cloud Architect is to help develop robust technical solutions and detailed execution plans that align with the center's prioritized IT and data requirements. Daily responsibilities involve carefully evaluating existing data repositories and applications among the customers to determine how to consolidate and migrate to more efficient and modern technologies. The architect works closely with the members of the cloud team to refine data, IT, and cloud adoption strategies, ensuring that every piece of technology and every process contributes to our overall mission effectiveness.

In addition, the role encompasses cybersecurity and security control requirements to safeguard IT infrastructure, lead the deployment of cloud architectures and applications, and continuously assess new technologies that could meet mission objectives. The role also involves creating comprehensive process documentation, bullet papers, slide presentations, and other relevant materials to support initiatives and maintain uninterrupted mission continuity.