Cloud Architect - TS Clearance
About The Position
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
- US Citizenship required
- No dual citizenship
- 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.
Benefits
- Innovative small business environment
- Passion for developing forward-leaning solutions
- Focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions
- Opportunity to work on complex and progressive challenges
- Recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions
- Investigate new ways of doing things
- Embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit
- Curious about every element of a problem
- Experiment relentlessly
- Foster continuous learning
- Environment that encourages positive collaboration
- Expands our capabilities
- Tap into collective intelligence
- Passionate about mission-centric design
- Delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter
- Work alongside experts committed to solving mission-critical problems
- Opportunity to make a real difference
- Part of a team shaping the future of defense technology
- Equal-opportunity employer
- Belief in hiring a diverse workforce
- Sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture
- Commitment to non-discrimination on any protected basis
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
