Location: Manassas, VA - onsite 5 days a week
Active Secret Clearance required
Position Overview
We are seeking a Cloud Architect to join an innovative engineering team focused on next-generation private cloud platforms and containerized application modernization. This role will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including solution design, development, system integration, and testing.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, container platforms, and modernizing legacy applications into scalable microservices-based environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and support private cloud solutions leveraging Kubernetes and container technologies
Transform legacy or monolithic applications into modern microservices architectures
Develop scalable data models and supporting architectures for distributed services
Participate in system design, coding, integration, validation, and testing efforts
Build and maintain deployment frameworks using Helm and related automation tools
Configure and optimize container environments using technologies such as Podman and K3s
Support networking and load balancing within Kubernetes environments using tools such as Calico, Multus, and Kube-Vip
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing cloud solutions
Required Qualifications
Proven experience deploying and managing microservices in Kubernetes environments
Strong background in application modernization and microservices migration strategies
Hands-on experience with containerization technologies and orchestration platforms
Experience using Helm for application packaging and deployments
Familiarity with Kubernetes networking concepts, CNI plugins, and virtual IP/load balancing solutions
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
Software development experience with C++ and/or Java
Experience designing infrastructure and deployment patterns for microservices-based platforms
Exposure to DevSecOps pipeline implementation within Microsoft Azure
Experience improving Kubernetes performance, scalability, and network efficiency
Education & Additional Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered in place of a degree
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
U.S. Citizenship required
About INSPYR Solutions Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Architectural Servicesunmatched
Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Automationunmatched
C++ Programming Languageunmatched
Cloud Architectureunmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Engineeringunmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Modelingunmatched
DoD Secret Clearanceunmatched
IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Integration Testingunmatched
Javaunmatched
Load Balancingunmatched
Microservicesunmatched
Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
Migration Strategyunmatched
Network Scalabilityunmatched
Network Supportunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Private Cloudunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Professional Servicesunmatched
Scalable System Developmentunmatched
Secret Clearanceunmatched
Software Developmentunmatched
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)unmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
Technical Deliveryunmatched
United States Citizenunmatched
Validation Testingunmatched
Web Client Plug-insunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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