Cloud Architect - TS/SCI clearance

PMAT • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

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, you will help transform the Minotaur Family of Services (MFoS) into a cloud-enabled, distributed data and decision platform aligned to warfighter needs, enabling real-time data fusion and operational decision advantage across the fleet. This role sits at the center of one of the Navy’s most important transitions: moving Minotaur data from a platform-centric ISR system into a cloud-enabled, distributed operational capability supporting maritime kill chains. In this role, you will design and implement cloud architectures that enable MFoS to operate across edge, tactical, and enterprise environments, supporting degraded comms, cross-domain data flows, and real-time mission execution. Day-to-day, you’ll work with engineers, operators, and government stakeholders to architect cloud-native and hybrid solutions, enable DevSecOps pipelines, integrate with cloud environments, and ensure security across classification levels. PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis. We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter. Whether you’re an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, you’ll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If you’re passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future of defense technology!

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
• Experience 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
• Experience working in DoD or IC environments, including RMF and security compliance
• Understanding of networking, data flows, and distributed systems under constrained conditions
• 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
• U.S. Citizenship required
• No dual citizenship
• Active TS/SCI clearance required or active TS and previously held SCI

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Minotaur
• 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
• Exposure to AI/ML pipelines and large-scale data fusion systems

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud architectures for MFoS aligned to warfighter needs and distributed maritime operations
• Develop hybrid edge-to-cloud architectures integrating Minotaur Edge Nodes and cloud environments
• Lead containerization and microservice transition of legacy Minotaur components
• 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
• Collaborate with AI/ML and data teams to increase efficiency
• Support cloud deployments across environments such as AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and on-prem tactical compute
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior