Cloud Architect

About the role

In this role, you will help transform robotics autonomous system (RAS) integration and sensor-produced data into a cloud-enabled, distributed data and decision platform aligned to warfighter needs. Enabling orchestrated software, real-time data fusion, and operational decision advantage across the fleet and partner forces. This role sits at the center of one of the Navy’s most important transitions: transitioning from platform-centric ISR to a cloud-enabled, distributed operational capability supporting maritime kill chains. You will design and implement cloud architectures that enable tactical control and advanced computer applications to operate across edge, tactical, and enterprise environments, supporting degraded comms, mosaic warfare tactical and up-echelon data operations, and real-time mission execution.

Responsibilities

• Architect and orchestrate antifragile cloud-native, multi-cloud, and hybrid solutions
• Enable rapid DevSecOps pipelines
• Implement integrated engineering approaches for cloud development
• Ensure security across classification levels
• Collaborate with AI/ML and data teams to increase efficiency
• Support cloud deployments across environments such as AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, on-prem, tactical, and on-platform compute
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and stakeholders

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, distributed systems, or platform engineering
• Experience designing and deploying solutions in AWS, Azure, or similar cloud environments
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architectures
• Strong understanding of hybrid cloud/edge computing architectures
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working in DoD or IC environments, including RMF and security compliance
• Understanding of networking, data flows, and distributed systems under constrained conditions
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams with engineers, operators, and government stakeholders

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with Minotaur
• Supporting Navy warfighting concepts and associated capabilities
• Familiarity with cross-domain solutions and multi-level security architectures
• Experience with data streaming, event-driven architectures, and real-time analytics
• Exposure to AI/ML pipelines and large-scale data fusion systems

About Us

PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis. We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter. Whether you’re an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, you’ll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If you’re passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future of defense technology!

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is required
• At least one Cloud certification (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, etc.) is required
• U.S. Citizenship required
• No dual citizenship
• Active TS/SCI clearance required or active TS and previously held SCI

Education and Certification Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is required

At least one Cloud certification (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, etc.) is required

Citizenship and Clearance requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• No dual citizenship
• Active TS/SCI clearance required or active TS and previously held SCI

Location/Address

San Diego, CA

Travel & Passport

• Under 15% travel
• Occasional CONUS travel for integration, testing, and customer engagement