Cloud Solutions Architect
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Title: Systems Engineer IV
Description:
Our client is supporting a U.S. Government customer to support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. They are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Cloud Solutions Architect that will perform investigations to characterize of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services.
Eligibility:
Must be a US Citizen
Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability prior to starting employment
8+ years of directly relevant experience
5+ years of experience designing cloud architectures, preferably on AWS
Responsibilities Include:
Design, optimize, and enhance cloud-based architectures to support ESS operational requirements.
Creating scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that enable rapid deployment and customization engagement infrastructure across diverse mission scenarios.
Lead planning and implementation for migration of on-prem capabilities into the AWS cloud
Customize capabilities to align with engagement scope, technical, and operational parameters
Develop automation frameworks to streamline provisioning and deployment processes
Create and maintain infrastructure-as-code templates and documentation
Ensure architecture supports rapid reconfiguration for dynamic mission needs
Implement security controls including encryption, namespace obfuscation, and hardened configurations
Collaborate with DevOps engineers to enhance CI/CD pipelines
Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies to improve operational capabilities
Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to implementation teams
Support troubleshooting of complex architectural issues during active operations
Required Skills:
Strong expertise in AWS services including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, and CloudFormation
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
Deep understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements
Proven ability to design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions
Strong documentation and technical communication skills
Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Desired Skills:
Experience designing solutions for cybersecurity or incident response operations
Knowledge of multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures
Experience with Splunk
Experience migrating on-prem legacy systems to a cloud environment
Experience with Azure and Entra
Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS)
Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST)
Background in system administration or DevOps
Desired Certifications:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
Required Education:Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience); Master’s degree preferred
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