Cloud Architect

About the role

Tuknik Government Services, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Cloud Architect with a TS/SCI security clearance to support TGS and our government customer at Fort Belvoir, VA. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Responsibilities

• Cloud Architecture & Engineering
  • Architect and implement secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions primarily on AWS, with integration across Azure, GCP, and Oracle Cloud.
  • Design and deploy multi-tier, fault-tolerant applications using cloud-native services.
  • Lead and co-design cloud migration efforts from legacy systems to modern cloud platforms.
  • Develop enterprise cloud reference architectures, standards, and reusable patterns.
  • Integrate AI/ML capabilities and automation into cloud operations to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• DevOps, Automation & IaC
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to enable CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar tools.
  • Automate provisioning, configuration management, and cloud operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of hands-on cloud architecture experience, with a strong focus on AWS.
• Proven experience in multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP, Oracle).
• Experience supporting U.S. Federal agencies and securing FISMA Moderate/High systems.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as Python, Java, Bash, or OpenTofu.
• Experience with DevOps tools including Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and Git.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of AWS cloud architecture, cloud-native services, and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security frameworks and federal compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Ability to design scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure cloud architectures.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity management, encryption, and monitoring.

Skills

• Deep understanding of AWS cloud architecture, cloud-native services, and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security frameworks and federal compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Ability to design scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure cloud architectures.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity management, encryption, and monitoring.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Contact

To apply, please contact Heaven Wood at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or call 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.