Cloud Architect - TS/SCI clearance

PMAT • San Diego, CA

27d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will require an active DOD security clearance. This role is tied to anticipated funding. While final approval is pending, we are actively building a pipeline of qualified candidates so we can move quickly once funding is in place. 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.

About the role: In this role, you will help transform robotics autonomous system (RAS) integration and the Minotaur Family of Services (MFoS) into a cloud-enabled, distributed data and decision platform aligned to warfighter needs. Enabling orchestrated software, real-time data fusion, and operational decision advantage across the fleet and partner forces. This role sits at the center of one of the Navy’s most important transitions: transitioning from platform-centric ISR to a cloud-enabled, distributed operational capability supporting maritime kill chains. You will design and implement cloud architectures that enable tactical control, MFoS services, and advanced computer applications to operate across edge, tactical, and enterprise environments, supporting degraded comms, mosaic warfare tactical and up-echelon data operations, and real-time mission execution.

Day-to-day, you’ll work with engineers, operators, and government stakeholders to:
Architect and orchestrate antifragile cloud-native, multi-cloud, and hybrid solutions
Enable rapid DevSecOps pipelines
Implement integrated engineering approaches for cloud development
Ensure security across classification levels

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
• U.S. Citizenship required
• No dual citizenship
• Active TS/SCI clearance required or active TS and previously held SCI
• 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

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 edge nodes and cloud environments.
• Lead containerization, orchestration, and microservice transition of Minotaur services, RAS critical mission enablers, and data distribution capabilities.
• 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, on-prem, tactical, and on-platform compute.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and stakeholders.

Benefits

• PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees