Cloud Solutions Architect (Expert) with Security Clearance
About the Role
Design the cloud solutions that power tomorrow's mission capabilities. NS2 Mission is seeking an Expert Cloud Solutions Architect to support our team in the Northern VA area. In this role, you'll design, develop, and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures that support mission-critical applications and enterprise services. Working closely with engineering teams, you'll help define cloud strategy, modernize application deployments, and deliver innovative solutions across secure commercial cloud environments.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures supporting enterprise mission applications.
- Architect, develop, and deploy applications within secure commercial cloud environments.
- Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, and technical leadership to develop cloud-native solutions.
- Develop automation and scripting solutions to streamline cloud deployments and operational processes.
- Leverage enterprise cloud services to improve application performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Utilize source control, knowledge management, and collaboration tools to support software development and engineering best practices.
- Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend architectural improvements that enhance mission capabilities.
- Support technical planning, system modernization, and cloud migration initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Expert-level experience designing and implementing cloud-based architectures.
- 5+ years of experience building compute architectures within Top Secret or Secret commercial cloud environments.
- 5+ years of experience developing and deploying applications within secure commercial cloud environments.
- 3+ years of experience scripting with Python, Ruby, or other scripting languages.
- Experience using modern software development and collaboration tools, including GitHub, GitLab, Jira, and Confluence.
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, application deployment, and enterprise cloud services.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience productionizing AI/ML, analytics, or data science solutions for enterprise environments.
- Experience deploying deep learning or GPU-enabled workloads in cloud environments.
- Familiarity with deployment automation, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud orchestration technologies.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $163,993.00 to $220,943.00. The proposed range is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, location, and contractual considerations and may fall outside of the stated range.
Benefits
We offer a great benefits package designed to support you and your family. View our benefits information here.
Clearance Requirement
TS/SCI with an FSP. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
Inclusion and Accessibility
NS2 Mission's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can perform at their best. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation or assistance, please contact our Recruiting Operations Team.