Cloud Architect Lead with Security Clearance

About the Job The Cloud Architect Lead will support the DC3 program and will be primarily responsible for analyzing the requirements of the agency’s applications and capabilities being built to provide an underlying foundation within the cloud to properly host and support those services. Location Linthicum Heights, MD Full-time onsite/no telework The Work You’ll Do Cloud Architects are required to any agency setting up cloud infrastructures. They are needed to manage the architecture of an organization’s cloud environment to ensure the scalability, agility, optimization, security, integration, compliance, and interoperability of cloud deployed capabilities. They bring expertise in designing and deploying cloud-based solutions more efficiently and effectively. This position would be responsible for analyzing the requirements of a federal agency’s applications and capabilities being built to provide an underlying foundation within the cloud to properly host and support those services. The Cloud Architect would work with other Cloud Engineers and Cloud Security personnel to properly define the cloud infrastructure, networking, and deployment of agency systems. What You’ll Bring * Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience; or Master’s Degree and 10+ years of experience; or Ph.D and 7+ years of experience. 4 years of relevant experience or specialized training may be considered in lieu of a degree. * Active Secret Clearance required to start. * Active CISSP Certification required to start. * Active AWS Solutions Architect Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification required to start. * Proficiency in cloud architecture design, including networking, scalability, and security of cloud-based solutions. * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). Preferably Azure. * Knowledge of cloud-native technologies and tools such as containerization, Kubernetes, and serverless computing. * Knowledge of cloud infrastructure including virtualization, storage, networking, and load balancing. * Understanding of cloud security best practices including encryption, micro segmentation, and least privilege. * Familiarity with cloud management and Infrastructure/Configuration as code tools like Terraform and Ansible. * Experience with DevSecOps methodologies and continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices. * Awareness of Microservice and Service Oriented Architecture patterns. * Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban). * Experience with cloud observability toolsets. * Understanding of version control systems (Git) and their integration into CI tools (Gitlab CI). * Basic understanding of Linux administration and programming (Java, Python, C#). * Experience with identity and access management (IAM) solutions (Azure Entra ID, AWS IAM, Keycloak). * 12 years of experience. May have supervisory or management experience. Salary Range: $135,000 – $185,000 Our Approach At SecureStrux, we are committed to core values that guide the way we work with one another and our clients. As a team member, you will Create Team Synergy, Drive Continuous Innovation, Deliver with Integrity, and have the Freedom to Own it. Our thriving company culture supports our employees as they seek to grow with us! What We Offer Between our virtual environment where you can evaluate recent technologies and enhance your skills, and a generous annual professional development stipend, you will join a team that enjoys working on leading-edge technologies for world-class clients. We offer a robust total compensation package that includes comprehensive health benefits to support you and your family, flexible time off, continuing education allowance, a donation allowance for charitable causes, profit sharing, and a matched 401k.