Cloud Architect

Responsibilities

• Architect and design secure cloud solutions within a Department of the Navy virtual private cloud hosted on Microsoft Azure Flank speed
• Lead planning and execution of migration from on premises systems to cloud environments while ensuring continuity of mission operations
• Develop cloud architectures supporting NIPR SIPR and JWICS domains in coordination with government stakeholders
• Design and maintain cloud networking identity access management storage and compute architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles
• Integrate cybersecurity controls in accordance with Risk Management Framework NIST Intelligence Community Directive and Department of Defense policies
• Support Assessment and Authorization activities including development of system security plans security assessment reports and plans of action and milestones
• Cookordination with enterprise architects cybersecurity teams application developers and operations teams to ensure interoperable and secure cloud services
• Support cloud cost modeling usage tracking and optimization to meet government financial management requirements
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams system designs and standard operating procedures
• Provide guidance on cloud best practices automation scalability disaster recovery and high availability
• Support transition activities ensuring required cloud skill sets are available throughout the contract lifecycle

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• Top Secret with eligibility for SCI read ‑ on prior to start
• Minimum eight years of enterprise IT experience with at least five years in cloud architecture and engineering roles
• Demonstrated experience designing and supporting enterprise cloud environments within government or highly regulated organizations
• Extensive experience architecting solutions in Microsoft Azure enterprise environments
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community or Department of Defense organizations
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking identity management security logging monitoring and automation
• Experience with cloud native services supporting collaboration application hosting and data platforms
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 cloud services including Outlook SharePoint Online Teams PowerApps and InTune
• Strong documentation and communication skills supporting technical and non technical stakeholders
• Ability to adapt quickly to evolving mission requirements and technical environments
• Experience supporting global enterprise environments including CONUS and OCONUS locations

Qualifications

• Preferred Experience: Experience with DoN, DoD, or LE application environments is preferred.
• Cloud related certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent

Benefits

AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

Pay

The salary range for this position is USD $133,000.00/Yr. - USD $222,100.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.

Schedule

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Benefits

AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $133,000.00/Yr. - USD $222,100.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.

EEO Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an equal opportunity employer. We provide a workplace free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.