Cloud Solutions Architect

BT-330 – Cloud Solutions Architect
Location: Chantilly, VA (fully on-site, no remote option)

**Please do NOT apply if you do not have an active Poly clearance. Those without a Poly will not be considered.**



Introduction
The client's office serves as an accelerator to the organization through strategic investments, training, data science, commercial engagement, and data orchestration. The client requires a highly skilled individual to design, develop, and implement secure and efficient systems and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in system engineering, cybersecurity, and data management, combined with excellent technical skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role involves providing hands on support and guidance to senior USG leadership on emerging technologies and developing innovative solutions.

Work Requirements

• The Candidate shall contribute directly to advancing the client's strategic objectives in the cyber domain by focusing on critical disciplines such as cloud engineering, data lifecycle management and optimization, and strategic contracting.
• The Candidate shall collaborate with various teams to develop, maintain, and optimize secure and efficient systems that support the client's office.
• The Candidate shall design and implement complex system architectures and infrastructure that support the collection, processing, and analysis of cyber intelligence data to meet organizational objectives.
• The Candidate shall ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of systems critical to the organization.
• The Candidate shall identify potential vulnerabilities and perform comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability testing to implement security measures across organization's computing environments.
• The Candidate shall provide expert technical guidance on system security, compliance, accreditation, and best practices for secure data transfer and ingestion.
• The Candidate shall recommend and configure tools for data lifecycle management, ensuring the integrity, secure transfer, and accessibility of data across all stages of the data lifecycle.
• The Candidate shall provide expertise in the implementation and optimization of data orchestration platforms that align with the client's requirements.
• The Candidate shall assess, integrate, and manage resources in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) to support organizational objectives and enhance cloud computing capabilities.
• The Candidate shall perform both global and local administrative functions within cloud infrastructure to facilitate access to services and data, ensuring these align with organization's critical needs.
• The Candidate shall make recommendations and implement cloud-based solutions to support the secure, effective operation of critical cyber systems.
• The Candidate shall use the following Required Tools and Technologies; Cloud platforms (e.g., Azure,AWS), Security assessment tools, Data orchestration platforms, System architectural design software (e.g., architectural modeling tools), Software for managing, planning, and documenting projects (e.g., Jira, Confluence, SharePoint).
• The Candidate shall research or implement, where possible and at client's direction, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) integration into systems engineering, application or tool development.

Required Skills and Demonstrated Experience

• Demonstrated experience in system engineering, managing, and optimizing complex IT systems and infrastructure, particularly within cloud environments such as Azure and AWS.
• Demonstrated experience architecting and deploying solutions within cloud platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Demonstrated experience in system security, including implementation of security measures and conducting comprehensive risk assessments.
• Demonstrated experience securing systems in compliance with established guidelines, e.g., NIST standards, including experience with compliance and accreditation processes such as Authority to Operate (ATO) and Authorization to Deploy (ATD).
• Demonstrated experience in data management, including secure data transfer and ingestion, as well as handling large-scale data sets while maintaining high standards of data integrity and security.
• Demonstrated experience using data orchestration and lifecycle management tools to optimize data processes and integration across various platforms.
• Demonstrated experience presenting and translating complex technical information into clear and concise language for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience or familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) concepts, demonstrating exposure to related integration methodologies in systems engineering.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining secure communications channels and network infrastructure to support critical operations.

Highly Desired Skills and Demonstrated Experience

• Demonstrated experience with Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes, including familiarity with the steps required to secure and maintain system accreditations and authorizations.
• Demonstrated experience participating in security assessments and contributing to the development of assessment artifacts and documentation.
• Demonstrated experience with Python scripting for automation, system management tasks, and developing custom scripts to streamline operations within complex IT environments.
• Demonstrated experience with Windows PowerShell scripting for automating administrative tasks, managing systems, and maintaining secure configurations across multiple platforms.
• Demonstrated experience with strong communication skills, with demonstrated experience working effectively with cross-functional teams, including both technical and non-technical stakeholders.