Cloud Application Architect Security Clearance

Position: Cloud Application Architect with Security Clearance
Cloud Application Architect, Lead We’re looking for a Cloud Application Architect to join the team in a cloud or software engineering role, working with teams to leverage and expand your client’s capabilities. You should thrive in a fast-paced environment, be able to translate customer needs, and assist others in migration and solutioning of mission critical capabilities. You’ll be responsible for working with current and new software development teams, architecting, building, and deploying hybrid cloud architectures in cleared environments.

You’ll work independently while leading others and across development teams in a fast-paced, Agile environment. You Have:
• 6+ years of experience architecting and developing scalable, reliable cloud-native applications within AWS

• 5+ years of experience with networking for hybrid cloud environments within SIPR, TS, or JWICS

• 5+ years of experience building cloud-native microservice full-stack applications, and working with DoD STIGs or CIS Benchmarks

• 4+ years of experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)

• Experience with DoD impact levels or classifications, AWS cloud, databases such as SQL and No

SQL, air-gapped cloud environments, and common design patterns such as event-driven architectures and microservices

• Experience with DoD cloud architecture or management, security, or networking

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT II Certification within 60 days of start date

• AWS Solution Architect Associate Certification Nice If You Have:

• Experience troubleshooting cloud-native application deployments and configurations in secured environments

• Experience working with FENCES

• Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes (K8S) or other K8S distros

• Experience promoting solutions into higher classification environments

• Experience managing and configuring Ubuntu, RHEL, and Windows Server operating systems

• Experience troubleshooting networking issues within AWS cloud

• Experience in Identity Authentication and Authorization, including Single-Sign-On, SAML, or OpenID

• Possession of excellent communication skills

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering Clearance: 
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;
Secret clearance is required. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: 155000 – 180,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits:
Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications.

These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.