Cloud Architect

COLSA • Colorado Springs, CO

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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.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• employee-centric culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees