Cloud Solutions Architect; AWS Security Clearance
Job in
McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listed on 2026-07-22
Listing for:
Core One
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-22
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Cybersecurity, AWS, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition.
Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!
Clearance Required:
Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph Salary Range: $250,000 - $270,000
Position Overview We are seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of cloud-based solutions supporting mission-critical applications within an AWS environment. This role serves as the technical authority responsible for ensuring that cloud architecture aligns with operational requirements, cybersecurity mandates, scalability objectives, and Intelligence Community (IC) compliance standards. The Cloud Solutions Architect will work closely with Front-End Developers, Back-End Developers, Database Engineers, Dev Ops Engineers, Security Analysts, Requirements Managers, and program leadership to design and maintain secure, resilient, and highly available cloud solutions that support both pilot operations and full operational deployment.
The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in AWS cloud architecture, Dev Sec Ops , cloud security, enterprise integration patterns, and federal compliance frameworks including NIST RMF, FedRAMP, and ICD 503.
Key Responsibilities Cloud Architecture & Solution Design
* Lead the design and implementation of AWS cloud architectures supporting enterprise applications.
* Develop scalable, resilient, and secure architectures aligned with mission objectives.
* Define cloud adoption strategies, reference architectures, and technical standards.
* Establish architecture patterns for:
* Web applications
* APIs and microservices
* Data platforms
* Analytics and reporting solutions
* Security monitoring systems
* Ensure solutions support future scalability and operational growth. AWS Infrastructure Design Design and manage AWS services including:
Compute
* EC2
* Auto Scaling Groups
* ECS
* EKS
* AWS Lambda Storage
* S3
* EFS
* FSx Databases
* RDS
* Aurora
* DynamoDB
* Elasti Cache Networking
* VPC
* Transit Gateway
* Route 53
* Load Balancers
* Private Link
* VPN and Direct Connect Security
* IAM
* KMS
* Cloud Trail
* Guard Duty
* Security Hub
* AWS Config Cloud Security & Compliance
* Ensure cloud solutions meet:
* NIST SP 800-53
* NIST RMF (800-37)
* FedRAMP Moderate/High
* ICD 503
* Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles
* Collaborate with Security Analysts to:
* Implement security controls
* Support ATO efforts
* Reduce cybersecurity risk
* Design:
* Encryption solutions
* Access control models
* Logging and monitoring architectures
* Ensure security controls are integrated into cloud-native services. Dev Sec Ops & Automation
* Partner with Dev Ops Engineers to implement:
* CI/CD pipelines
* Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
* Automated compliance validation
* Establish standards for:
* Terraform
* Cloud Formation
* Git Ops workflows
* Enable automated deployment and governance controls. Application & Data Architecture Front-End Collaboration
* Ensure architecture supports:
* Modern web applications
* Dashboarding capabilities
* Responsive user experiences Back-End Collaboration
* Define API architectures and service integration patterns.
* Support microservices and event-driven architectures. Database Collaboration
* Design cloud-native data solutions.
* Define:
* Data storage strategies
* Backup and recovery models
* Disaster recovery capabilities Operational Resilience & Reliability
* Design highly available and fault-tolerant systems.
* Establish:
* Multi-AZ architectures
* Disaster recovery strategies
* Business continuity plans
* Define service-level objectives (SLOs) and availability targets. Monitoring & Observability
* Design enterprise observability solutions utilizing:
* Cloud Watch
* AWS X-Ray
* Splunk
* Datadog
* Prometheus
* Grafana
* Ensure…
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