Cloud Architect

Description

The company supports government, defense, and intelligence projects, and this role is a Cloud Architect Sr Principal position.

The role supports USSTRATCOM, a Combatant Command responsible for strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, and enterprise IT services. The work covers Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO), Global Strike, and Missile Threat Assessments, alongside other Combatant Commands, Services, and defense agencies.

The SCITLS component provides 24/7 IT services and network support across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and the SAP/SAR environment.

Responsibilities

• Define the overall cloud architecture and guide design and operations using best practices suited to USSTRATCOM's needs and infrastructure.
• Bring application, server, network security, and government requirements, including FISMA, FedRAMP, and ATO processes, into one architecture.
• Take part in evaluating and selecting products.
• Offer architecture expertise and help build products and deliverables that advance USSTRATCOM's strategy and its move to a cloud hosting model.
• Lead research into current market trends, best practices, and preferred architectural approaches so the solution fits the services and agency needs.
• Help close gaps and inconsistencies in the initial solution, architecture, deliverables, benefits, and messaging.

Requirements

• Experience in cloud engineering, data analytics, or enterprise IT.
• 10+ years of related experience. A BS degree can substitute for additional years of experience.
• Current, active Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SCI status.
• US citizenship.
• ITIL 4 Foundation certification within 9 months of start.
• 8140 certification.
• Security+ certification from CompTIA is listed as a certification requirement.
• Understanding of cloud architecture models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and hybrid environments.
• Working knowledge of AWS, Azure, and government-specific cloud services.
• Deep familiarity with FISMA, FedRAMP, RMF, and ATO processes.
• Understanding of DoW security requirements, cybersecurity controls, and secure design principles.
• Knowledge of network, application, and infrastructure security.
• Awareness of identity and access management, PKI, encryption standards, logging, monitoring, and audit requirements.
• Understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development practices.
• Knowledge of product evaluation methods and cloud market trends.
• Familiarity with systems design documentation, architectural artifacts, and technical writing standards.

Conditions

Full-time, 40 scheduled hours per week.

Onsite at USA NE Offutt AFB. Travel is not required.

Salary is likely to fall between $170,144 and $207,000, but this is not guaranteed. Pay depends on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements, and may fall outside this range.

Identity verification is part of hiring, using biometrics and artificial intelligence. Virtual interviews require you to be on camera.

Equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• Customizable health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) with company match, allowing pre-tax and post-tax contributions up to IRS limits.
• Educational assistance and eLearning.
• An internal mobility team focused on career advancement.
• Rewards and recognition programs.
• Full flex work weeks where possible, and paid time off for vacation, sick and personal leave, holidays, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty.
• Disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel accident coverage, where provided or available.