Cloud Architect

COLSA Corporation•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

COLSA Corporation is currently seeking a Cloud Architect responsible for developing and applying advanced techniques in the investigation and solution of advanced system requirements and problems.

Requirements

Developing and applying advanced techniques in the investigation and solution of advanced system requirements and problems.
Experience with AWS and Azure cloud services.
Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
Understanding of DoD security policies, DoD Zero Trust Strategy, and Impact Level (IL) requirements.
Familiarity with security controls, including identity management, encryption, and network security.
Experience with security assessments and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
Knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Understanding of DevSecOps best practices.
Ability to provide unbiased technical advice, analysis, and recommendations.
Experience reviewing contractor work for alignment with standards.
Mentoring and advising technical staff on cloud technologies and best practices.

Responsibilities

Analyze and document government cloud strategies and architectural plans.
Collaborate with government stakeholders to translate mission requirements into technical concepts and design patterns.
Conduct analysis of alternatives and provide recommendations for cloud services from providers like AWS and Azure.
Provide technical oversight and review of cloud infrastructure designs and implementation plans from development contractors.
Analyze and advise on the use of infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) to ensure best practices.
Assess and advise on strategies for migrating on-premises applications and data to the cloud.
Ensure proposed cloud solutions adhere to DoD security policies, including the DoD Zero Trust Strategy and relevant Impact Level (IL) requirements.
Review and advise on the implementation and monitoring of security controls, including identity management, encryption, and network security.
Assist with the review and preparation of documentation for security assessments and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
Analyze and provide recommendations on Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enhance security and efficiency.
Promote the adoption of DevSecOps best practices across government and contractor teams.
As a SETA professional, provide unbiased technical advice, analysis, and recommendations to government leadership.
Review the work of development contractors to ensure alignment with architectural, security, and performance standards.
Mentor and advise government technical staff on emerging cloud technologies and best practices.