Cloud Architect Level 3

Koniag Government Services•Arlington, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Koniag IT systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Cloud Architect Level 3 with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KITS and our government customer in Arlington, VA. The position is hybrid requires 3 days onsite. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. Koniag Government Services (KGS) is seeking exceptionally qualified Cloud Architects at the Level 3 designation to support the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) under the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) Engineering Support contract. The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical subject matter expert (SME) providing cloud architecture analysis, feasibility research, and strategic advisory support across all major Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and service delivery models, including off-premises, on-premises, hybrid, and tactical edge offerings. The Cloud Architect Level 3 must be capable of analyzing DoD demand signals, evaluating Commercial Service Offerings (CSOs), and translating complex cloud architectural considerations into actionable recommendations for senior Government decision-makers. The candidate must demonstrate exceptional written and oral communication skills and possess a polished ability to engage with senior DoD executives, CSP partners, and interagency stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field required.
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in cloud architecture, IT systems engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Demonstrated experience working in large-scale, complex IT environments of comparable size and scope to DISA or other DoD enterprise-level programs.
Experience with cloud architecture design, analysis, and advisory support across at least two of the JWCC-awarded CSPs (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud).
Experience with cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment models including off-premises, on-premises, hybrid, and tactical edge environments.
Experience evaluating CSP deliverables and CSOs against DoD security and compliance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, DoD CC SRG, STIGs).
Demonstrated experience briefing senior government executives and preparing executive-level technical documents and presentations.
Strong working knowledge of large, complex DoD IT environments including enterprise cloud infrastructure, networking, virtualization, and identity management.
Deep comprehension of cloud architecture best practices, migration methodologies, and cloud-native design patterns as applied to DoD mission requirements.
Ability to analyze and translate complex technical requirements into actionable findings, recommendations, and documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms with all levels of staff, stakeholders, and senior Government executives.
Familiarity with DoD security requirements, acquisition policy, and governance frameworks as applied to cloud computing (e.g., DoD Cloud Strategy, DISA Cloud Connection Process Guide).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesize information from diverse sources to develop innovative solutions.
Ability to lead and facilitate technical discussions with government and contractor personnel from disparate backgrounds and build consensus among stakeholders.
Proficiency with collaboration and project tracking tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Atlassian Jira/Confluence).
Exceptional written communication skills; demonstrated ability to produce high-quality white papers, technical memoranda, analysis reports, and briefing materials under tight deadlines.
Must hold applicable baseline and/or advanced certifications aligned to the assigned work role designation (e.g., Systems Architecture, Systems Requirements Planning) IAW DoD 8140.01 and applicable DISA policy at time of award.
Current certification from at least one JWCC CSP at the professional/architect level (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional; Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert; Google Professional Cloud Architect; Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional).
Must be a United States citizen.
Must hold an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in a relevant technical discipline preferred.
Certifications across multiple JWCC CSPs are strongly preferred given the multi-cloud nature of this requirement.
CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or equivalent IAW DoD 8570/8140 IAT/IAM baseline requirements.

Responsibilities

Research the technical feasibility of CSOs across multiple CSPs in alignment with DoD demand signals and evolving mission requirements.
Provide technical oversight and detailed analysis of cloud architecture design activities, ensuring alignment with DoD business objectives, security requirements, and best practices.
Analyze DoD demand signals to inform strategic decision-making, technology roadmaps, and cloud adoption planning.
Provide comprehensive analysis of XaaS CSOs across multiple CSPs, encompassing off-premises, on-premises, hybrid, and tactical edge delivery models.
Evaluate CSO specifications against DoD security, compliance, and performance requirements; identify gaps and recommend remediation or risk mitigation approaches.
Brief the DISA user community and stakeholders on cloud adoption questions, providing technical information on XaaS specifications and capabilities.
Contribute to user community round tables regarding cloud adoption strategies and CSO implementation considerations.
Coordinate and support the preparation of input for verification of CSP requirements into Government-provided tools and tracking mechanisms.
Assess other DoD contract capabilities and CSP deliverables related to DISA cloud contracts; provide comparative analysis relative to JWCC.
Provide analysis on the utilization of the JWCC contract vehicle in relation to commercial cloud market trends and industry practices.
Support technical exchange meetings with CSPs and Strategic Partners; prepare and deliver technical briefings and meeting materials.
Provide technical expertise on CSO capabilities in alignment with DoD governance requirements and policy frameworks.
Review and analyze CSP deliverables, assisting the Government in validating that DoD requirements and standards are satisfied.
Draft, edit, and consolidate technical documents, briefing slides, white papers, summary reports, and other informational deliverables.
Participate in On-the-Job Training activities and contribute to knowledge transfer within the team.
Assist other team members across task areas as required to accomplish the overall contract mission.