Cloud Architect - TS Clearance

PMAT•San Diego, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

At PMAT, we work on mission critical systems that directly support the warfighter, designing, building, and securing modern digital capabilities across cloud, data, and software environments. Our teams tackle complex, real-world challenges where delivery matters more than theory, and innovation is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and purpose. In this role as a Cloud Architect, you will contribute to multiple programs supporting the cloud and virtualized deployment of PMAT-developed solutions across multi-functional teams. You will lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable cloud and hybrid edge-to-cloud architectures that enable mission-critical capabilities for the Department of Defense. Working alongside software engineers, platform engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and government stakeholders, you will help modernize how data is deployed, secured, and delivered across AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, on-premises, tactical, and distributed computing environments. This role offers the opportunity to influence technical strategy, architect solutions spanning multiple security domains, implement modern DevSecOps practices, and deliver resilient cloud capabilities that directly support the warfighter and the future of distributed maritime operations.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, distributed systems, or platform engineering
Experience designing and deploying solutions in AWS, Azure, or similar cloud environments
Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architectures
Strong understanding of hybrid cloud/edge computing architectures
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Ability to work in cross-functional teams with engineers, operators, and government stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is required
At least one Cloud certification (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, etc.) is required
US Citizenship required
Active TS w/ SCI eligibility

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Navy warfighting concepts and associated capabilities
Familiarity with cross-domain solutions and multi-level security architectures
Experience with data streaming, event-driven architectures, and real-time analytics
Experience working in DoD or IC environments, including RMF and security compliance

Responsibilities

Design and implement cloud architectures for data aligned to warfighter needs and distributed maritime operations.
Develop hybrid edge-to-cloud architectures integrating edge nodes and cloud environments.
Architect solutions across multi-classification environments (TS/SCI, SECRET, UNCLASS), including cloud-based cross-domain considerations.
Implement and optimize DevSecOps pipelines (CI/CD, infrastructure as code, automated security scanning).
Ensure compliance with DoD cloud standards (ILs 4, 5 & 6+), Zero Trust, and RMF requirements.
Support cloud deployments across environments such as AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, on-prem, tactical, and on-platform compute.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and stakeholders.