Sr Cloud Architect

About the role

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions is seeking two experienced Cloud Architects to support an Engineering/PMO Support contract with a federal defense customer. In this critical role, you will provide subject matter expertise and technical advisory services for Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs) across multiple Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), spanning off-premises, on-premises, hybrid, and tactical edge environments. You will work directly with senior Government stakeholders to inform strategic cloud adoption decisions and ensure alignment with DoD security and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Research the technical feasibility of Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs) in alignment with federal customer demand signals and emerging mission requirements.
• Provide technical oversight and analysis of cloud architecture design activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and security best practices.
• Analyze federal customer demand signals to inform strategic decision-making and develop technology roadmaps.
• Evaluate Anything as a Service (XaaS) CSOs and assess specifications against DoD security, compliance, and performance requirements.
• Brief the user community on cloud adoption initiatives; contribute to user community round tables and technical exchange meetings with CSPs and Strategic Partners.
• Cook up input preparation for verifying CSP requirements in Government tools; assess other DoD contract capabilities and CSP deliverables.
• Deliver technical expertise on CSO capabilities in alignment with DoD governance requirements and validate that CSP deliverables meet DoD standards.

Requirements

• Core Competencies: Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms with personnel at all levels, including senior leadership and technical staff. Familiarity with DoD security requirements as applied to cloud architecture and enterprise IT. Experience working in an IT environment similar in size and scope to this requirement. Strong working knowledge of large, complex, enterprise-scale IT environments. Must hold all required certifications in accordance with DoD 8570/8140 requirements.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 11 years of experience in enterprise cloud architecture and design, OR 15 years of total, demonstrated experience in enterprise cloud architecture and design (in lieu of degree).
• Certification Preferences: This position requires compliance with DoD Directive 8140 (Cyberspace Workforce Management). Candidates are encouraged to hold recognized cloud credentials such as: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).

Qualifications

• Must hold a Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility and indoctrination required.

Skills

• Strong understanding of cloud computing principles and technologies.
• Experience with cloud service providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of DoD security policies and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate complex IT systems and architectures.

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Contact Information

To apply, please visit our website at www.bsis-llc.com. For more information about Blue Sky Innovative Solutions, visit our website at www.bsis-llc.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and recruits mission-oriented, proactive, skilled candidates from across the United States. As an SBA certified HUBZone small business, Blue Sky has a special interest in recruiting and hiring personnel who reside in HUBZones. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit http://map.sba.gov/hubzone/maps/.