Senior Cloud Architect

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically exceptional Senior Cloud Architect to serve as a trusted technical advisor in a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) capacity directly supporting the Government Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Responsibilities

• Architectural Oversight: Serve as a technical authority in architectural review boards, evaluating and validating vendor-proposed solutions (from AWS, Azure, VMware, etc.) against the government's master architecture and security requirements.
• Strategic Advisory: Advise the Government CTO and other senior leaders on complex technical matters, translating intricate cloud and security concepts into actionable, data-driven recommendations.
• Systems Integration: Design and document holistic, end-to-end solutions for the Enterprise IT environment, defining data flows, API contracts, and integration patterns for a seamless hybrid and multi-cloud environment.
• Security & Compliance: Architect solutions compliant with the highest levels of security, including JSIG PL-3/PL-4, Zero Trust (ZT) principles, and Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) at the Top Secret level.
• Vendor Engagement: Act as a key technical liaison between the government and multiple vendors, facilitating technical exchange meetings, de-conflicting competing architectures, and driving towards integrated, consensus-based solutions.
• Problem Resolution: Lead the technical troubleshooting of complex, cross-vendor interoperability issues, acting as the final escalation point for the government program office.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree with 12 years of experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, or solutions architecture.
• Demonstrated experience designing and deploying solutions in classified (TS//SCI) environments.
• Proven experience with both AWS and Azure in an architectural or senior engineering capacity.
• Security Clearance Must currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access.
• DoD Compliance: Must meet DoD 8140/8570 requirements for an IAM Level III position. An active (ISC)² CISSP certification is required.

Qualifications

• Deep, hands-on experience architecting and designing solutions according to JSIG PL-3/PL-4 and CSfC capability packages.
• Proven expertise in designing and integrating Zero Trust (ZT) architectures.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• VMware Certified Master Specialist (VCF) or equivalent advanced certification (e.g., VCP-DCV, VCAP).
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent container orchestration expertise.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Prior experience in a SETA or A&AS advisory role, directly supporting a government program office or senior leadership.

Benefits

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $155,000/year to $210,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors.

Schedule

This role is 100% onsite at Schriever AFB, Colorado Springs, CO.

Pay

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $155,000/year to $210,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors.

Benefits

Mission Support International (MTSI) offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.