Cloud Solutions Architect - $200K – $280K

RCT Systems • Reston, VA

5d • $200,000 - $280,000

About The Position

This role supports end-to-end software engineering and cloud architecture for mission-critical systems. The architect designs, builds, deploys, and operates cloud-based applications while also managing infrastructure, security, and operations across cloud and on-prem environments.

Requirements

• Cloud application design and development (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Object-oriented programming (Java, Go, C#)
• Front-end development (React, Angular, or Vue)
• Linux development and administration (CentOS/Ubuntu/Rocky)
• Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration (Terraform, Ansible, Helm)
• Networking and VPNs (OpenVPN, Wireguard, IPSec)
• Systems administration, monitoring, patching, backups, and security
• Strong communication and cross-team collaboration
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• TS/SCI with Polygraph

Nice To Haves

• Deep experience with Java/Go and JavaScript
• CI/CD automation (e.g., GitLab)
• Cloud services (EC2, S3, EKS, EFS, Route53, Load Balancers)
• Virtualization (VMware), scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell)
• Relevant Linux, Microsoft, or networking certifications

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain cloud-native applications
• Provide software architecture solutions and technical leadership
• Manage and secure virtual and physical servers (VMware; Windows & Linux)
• Build and operate containerized systems using Kubernetes
• Implement automation, orchestration, monitoring, backups, and disaster recovery
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory best practices
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and support help desk/JIRA requests
• Maintain server racks, cabling, KVMs, and physical infrastructure

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
• Immediate 401k vesting
• Generous PTO and flexible schedules
• $500.00 annual technology allowance

What This Job Offers

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