Cloud Solutions Architect Security Clearance

Position: Cloud Solutions Architect with Security Clearance
REQUIRED:

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance

LOCATION:

Full-time, onsite in Reston, VA
LEVEL: SME Are you a Cloud Solutions Architect with a knack for translating complex client needs into high-performing cloud solutions? In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain the applications that are essential to mission-driven operations. If you are ready to make a difference, this is the role for you. With a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, Ardent Principles offers more than just a job - we offer a career path filled with growth and opportunities.

Join us and let's shape the future together!

Who We Are:

We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management. Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence
"Ardent Principles" signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, driven by a profound passion and a strict adherence to ethical values. We believe that happy employees make for happy clients. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.

Key Responsibilities In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:
Stack Development Support
* Independently designing and developing cloud-based applications using current best practices and architectural guidelines.
* Working in software engineering, applications development or web application development and deployment.
* Working with object oriented development in a modern language (Java, Go, C##).
* Developing front ends in modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.
* Developing in a Linux environment.
* Developing in a commercial clouds such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
* Developing containerized applications using Kubernetes.
* Working with orchestration tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Helm.
* Networking and Virtual Private Network (VPN) protocols like OpenVPN, Wireguard, and IPSec. Cloud Engineering Team Support:
* Managing end user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best practices.
* Installing and managing cloud based applications in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
* Using Kubernetes and containerization.
* Performing software and hardware upgrades, patches and reconfigs.
* Managing the physical environment of server racks including cable management, documenting, labeling, and configuration of KVM switching for console and remote access.
* Installing and upgrading computer components and software, managing virtual servers, and integrate automation processes.
* Troubleshooting hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues.
* Performing regular backup operations and implementing appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures.
* Monitoring the system daily and responding immediately to performance, security or usability concerns.
* Reviewing application logs to sustain system integrity and security.
* Linux administration (Centos/Ubuntu/Rocky).
* Communicating issues and resolutions to all levels of an organization.
* Responding and resolving help desk and JIRA requests. Education/Equivalent experience
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience. Highly Desired Qualifications Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:
Stack Development Support
* Java/Go
* Java script
* React, Angular, or Vue
* Development in AWS, Azure, or GCP (specifically experience with EC2, S3, EKS, EFS, Route
53, Load Balancers or their equivalents)
* Kubernetes
* Automation - CI/CD (Gitlab). Cloud Engineering Team Support
* System administration
* Virtual Private Network (VPN)…