Cloud Architect

Responsibilities

This mid-level Cloud Architect role is essential to the success of the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3). In this position, you will play a key role in shaping our cloud strategy and leveraging advanced technologies to enhance our capabilities.

 

As part of your responsibilities, you will focus on the following key areas:

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Architectural Design: Major contributor to the design and implementation of secure Azure enterprise architectures and cloud-based solutions tailored for sensitive information environments.
• Cloud Migration Leadership: be a major contributor to the establishment and execution of comprehensive cloud migration project plans to ensure seamless transitions of workloads to a secure cloud environment.
• Technical Consulting: Execute strategic guidance on cloud strategy engagements, technology architecture, and deployments. Educate stakeholders on best practices for effective cloud solutions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to develop new specifications for cloud-based products and services.
• Performance Evaluation: Oversee cloud management platform deployment and performance evaluation, implementing enhancements based on feedback and operational metrics.
• Portfolio Development: Expand and enrich the product portfolio of cloud services, conducting cost-benefit analyses of various hosting options.
• Operations and Automation: Manage operations and maintenance of secure cloud platforms while implementing automation to enhance operational efficiency, including alerting and auto-remediation. Develop and deploy infrastructure as code (IaC) using CI/CD pipelines.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure adherence to NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and other relevant compliance frameworks and participate in technical review meetings.
• Containerization and IaaS/PaaS: Support the design and implementation of PaaS/IaaS services using containerization technologies and infrastructure automation tools.
• Mentorship: Mentor peer-level and junior engineers and teams on secure coding practices and emerging cloud technologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

 

Education:

• 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; Additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with Microsoft Azure Government and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, and GCP).
• Proven experience in designing flexible, scalable, and highly available systems.
• Must possess one or more of the following IAT Level II professional certifications: 
  • CompTIA Security+
  • SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)
  • CCNA Security
  • CySA+ (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst)
  • GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Certification) 
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, AKS, EKS).
• Proficient in using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, and CloudFormation.
• Familiar with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., GitLab, JIRA, Maven, Jenkins, Chef, Ansible).

Clearance: Must possess an active Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligibility preferred).

 

Familiarity:

• Understanding of DoD IT processes, regulations, and current IT cloud initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of Department of the Air Force (DAF) CloudWorks.

Desired Qualifications:

 

Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Recent DAWIA Level II Certification
• ITIL Certification
• SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)
• CCNA Security
• CySA+
• GICSP
• GSEC
• CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
• Cloud+ (CompTIA Cloud Plus)
• GCLD (GIAC Cloud Security Essentials)
• GCSA (GIAC Cloud Security Automation)
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Azure Administrator Associate
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional/Associate)

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, techniques, and tools, including experience with specific AI/ML platforms and frameworks.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) to create dashboards and reports for ongoing and future projects.
• Hands-on experience with cyber threat intelligence platforms and tools, including knowledge of threat modeling and vulnerability management.

Collaboration Tools:

• Proficiency in using JIRA and Confluence for sprint planning, issue tracking, workflow management, and documentation.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.