DOW - Cloud Architect

cFocus Software Incorporated•Alexandria, VA

21h•Remote

About The Position

cFocus Software seeks a Cloud Architect to join our program supporting the Department of Defense (DoD). This position is remote. This position requires the ability a Public Trust clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience designing and supporting enterprise IT architectures.
Demonstrated experience designing cloud or hybrid environments for mission-critical systems.
Strong understanding of cloud networking, storage, compute, and security services.
Experience supporting DoD or federal cloud environments.
Knowledge of RMF, cybersecurity compliance, and secure architecture design.
Experience with DevSecOps and infrastructure automation.
Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 (or higher) background investigation

Responsibilities

Design and maintain cloud and hybrid architectures supporting DSAID application hosting, data storage, and system integrations.
Define cloud architecture standards, patterns, and best practices aligned with DoD and DMDC requirements.
Support cloud migration, modernization, and optimization initiatives.
Ensure architectures comply with RMF, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, and DoD cloud security requirements.
Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers to support ATO maintenance and continuous monitoring.
Design architectures supporting high availability, disaster recovery, scalability, and performance.
Support infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation initiatives.
Coordinate with DevSecOps teams to integrate cloud services into CI/CD pipelines.
Evaluate and manage cloud services, configurations, and vendor updates.
Support cost management, capacity planning, and performance optimization.
Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, design documentation, and technical standards.
Support system integration testing, deployments, and operational readiness activities.
Participate in Agile planning, sprint reviews, and technical working groups.
Support transition-in, knowledge transfer, and sustainment activities.