Cloud Solutions Architect

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is looking for a Cloud Solutions Architect to add to our growing team based out of Virginia! The ideal candidate has familiarity with the following skillsets:
Programming Languages & Scripting / Cloud Platforms & Services / Systems Architecture & Engineering / Cybersecurity & Accreditation / Data Engineering & Analytics / Machine Learning & Data Science / Software Development & Tools / Enterprise IT & Endpoint Services / Documentation, Communication & Collaboration / Specialized Tools & Technologies.

• An active security clearance with a polygraph.
• Experience with SQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL for relational database development and querying.
• Ability to work with structured and unstructured data formats including JSON and XML.
• Familiarity with modern programming environments such as Visual Studio, Web Storm, and notebook-based development.
• Hands‑on experience designing and implementing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proven ability to configure and maintain cloud services including EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC, and IAM roles.
• Experience with cloud security best practices, including encryption, access control, and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with multi‑cloud networking, traffic engineering, and performance optimization across cloud platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in systems architecture, virtualization (VMWare), and infrastructure deployment.
• Ability to lead full lifecycle systems development including design, testing, and integration.
• Familiarity with ICD 503 and A&A processes for secure system accreditation.
• Experience with identity lifecycle management and enterprise IT integration.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles including DNS, routing, VPNs, and certificate authentication.
• Experience supporting A&A workflows and implementing security controls across cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Familiarity with Certificate Authorities and secure authentication protocols.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CISM are highly desirable.
• Experience designing and maintaining ETL pipelines using tools like Spark, NiFi, and Pentaho.
• Proficiency in data modeling, governance, and cataloging across structured and unstructured datasets.
• Hands‑on experience with Elasticsearch, Neo4j, and other graph or search databases.
• Ability to transform and enrich data for analytics using Python, SQL, and cloud‑native tools.
• Experience developing and deploying machine learning models using Tensor Flow, PyTorch, or Sage Maker.
• Familiarity with unsupervised learning techniques and feature engineering for large‑scale datasets.
• Ability to integrate ML workflows into data platforms and cloud environments.
• Knowledge of retrieval augmented generation (RAG) and modern AI‑driven analytics is a plus.
• Full‑stack development experience across desktop, web, and cloud platforms.
• Proficiency with front‑end frameworks like React and back‑end tools including REST APIs and containerized services.
• Experience with Git, JIRA, and CI/CD pipelines for agile software delivery.
• Familiarity with Dev Sec Ops  practices and secure coding standards.
• Experience managing Microsoft Office 365, Windows environments, and endpoint configuration tools (MECM, GPO).
• Ability to troubleshoot performance issues and maintain compliance with enterprise security policies.
• Familiarity with Active Directory, DHCP, and SQL Server in enterprise settings.
• Understanding of sponsor‑specific systems and mission environments is highly valued.
• Strong technical writing skills for SOPs, system documentation, and stakeholder briefings.
• Experience using Confluence, JIRA, and other collaboration platforms for task tracking and reporting.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.
• Proven success in cross‑functional team environments and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau and BI platforms.
• Hands‑on experience with forensic analysis tools and graph database queries.

• Flexible work environment
• A team mentality – work with friendly, like‑minded…