About this role
This role involves leading cloud architecture projects supporting the U.S. Air Force, focusing on cloud deployment, security, and compliance within a fast-paced, defense environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Designing cloud solutions
- Managing cloud environments
- Leading teams in cloud deployment
- Ensuring security and compliance
- Supporting DoD accreditation processes
Technical Overview
The technical scope includes designing and managing cloud environments on AWS and Azure, ensuring security and compliance, and working with DoD accreditation standards.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a mid-level cloud architect with over 8 years of experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud environments, particularly AWS and Azure, within defense or government sectors. They possess strong leadership skills, security clearance, and expertise in cloud security and accreditation processes.
Must-Have Skills
8+ years of experience with the designdeploymentand management of Cloud environmentsincluding AWS or AzureExperience with system administration of Windows or Linux Operating SystemsExperience leading teams of operations personnel in managing existing cloud or on-prem production systemsExperience with architectingbuildingand deploying systems in Cloud platformsKnowledge of foundational system administration principlesKnowledge of DoD accreditation processesTop Secret clearanceBachelor's degree8570 IAT II or III Certification such as Security+ Certification
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience leading a team of Cloud professionalsExperience working with DoD RMF ATO systemsKnowledge of Cloud infrastructure cost forecastingAbility to work through security requirements and maintain complianceAWS CertificationAzure Certification
Tools & Platforms
AWSAmazon Web ServicesAzure
Required Skills
AWSAmazon Web ServicesAzureSystem administrationWindowsLinuxCloud environmentsCloud platform deploymentMonitoringSecurityDoD accreditation8570 IAT IISecurity+ CertificationAgile
Hard Skills
AWSAmazon Web ServicesAzureSystem administrationWindowsLinuxCloud environmentsCloud platform deploymentMonitoringSecurityDoD accreditation8570 IAT IISecurity+ CertificationAgile
Soft Skills
LeadershipTeam managementCommunicationProblem-solvingFast-paced environment adaptation
Certifications
Required
Security+ Certification
Preferred
AWS CertificationAzure Certification
Keywords for Your Resume
Cloud Application ArchitectAWSAmazon Web ServicesAzureSystem administrationWindowsLinuxCloud environmentsCloud platform deploymentMonitoringSecurityDoD accreditation8570 IAT IISecurity+ CertificationAgile
Deal Breakers
Lack of Top Secret clearance, Less than 8 years of relevant experience, No experience with DoD accreditation, Inability to work in Albuquerque, NM
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