Cloud Engineer/Architect

Dynamic Solutions Technology•Linthicum Heights, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Dynamic Solutions Technology, LLC (DST) is seeking a full-time Enterprise Cloud Architect to support a government client in developing and implementing an enterprise-wide Cloud Adoption Strategy and supporting Risk Management Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes. The role involves research and development, technical analyses, and strategic program planning to help the client meet information security, compliance, operational risk, and reporting requirements. The architect will also develop or update process and template documentation. The position requires a mix of technical and business acumen, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. It is an exempt, on-site role in Linthicum, Maryland, requiring an active Secret clearance and proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The architect designs, develops, and maintains secure, scalable, resilient, and interoperable enterprise cloud and hybrid infrastructure architectures. They develop adoption strategies and modernization roadmaps; oversee integration of classified and unclassified systems; lead cloud environment design and implementation; and collaborate with cybersecurity personnel and system owners on security controls, RMF, and ATO requirements. The role also integrates DevSecOps and automation practices, maintains architecture documentation, evaluates and optimizes infrastructure performance and resilience, advises technical teams, coordinates with Government stakeholders, and establishes cloud governance and continuous improvement practices.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance; TS eligibility is also required.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Experience working on cloud programs, including cloud migration.
Networking experience, including five or more years of networking experience listed among desired experience.
Experience supporting incident response processes.
Working knowledge of RMF and implementation of security controls for NIST 800-53 Rev. 4.
Background in Government Cloud Risk Assessments.
Working experience with AWS and Azure solutions.
Working knowledge of the cloud FedRAMP process.
Ability to self-start and identify client problems and solutions that were not previously identified.
Ability to train on the ATO process and assist with pre-assessment preparation.
Strong working proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other PC desktop applications, including SharePoint and Visio.
Ability to work well with teams and internal and external clients, and communicate transparently, including with non-technical audiences.
Ability to plan, execute, and document assessment activities with minimal guidance.
Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to synthesize complex data into concise recommendations and deliverables.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including concise and persuasive communication.
Logical and intuitive thinking and strong learning agility.
Six or more years of experience working on cloud programs is listed as desired; eight years is preferred.
Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business, or Engineering is preferred.
AWS architecture certification at the Associate or Professional level is listed as desired.

Nice To Haves

Eight years of experience working on cloud programs.
Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business, or Engineering.
AWS architecture certification at the Associate or Professional level.
Working experience with IBM and Google cloud solutions.
Additional Azure or GCP cloud certification.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code, Security DevOps, and SysOps.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable, resilient, interoperable enterprise cloud and hybrid infrastructure architectures aligned with mission requirements, operational objectives, and DoD enterprise architecture standards.
Develop cloud adoption strategies, modernization roadmaps, architectural frameworks, and technical implementation plans for migration, integration, and optimization across cloud and on-premises environments.
Architect and oversee integration of classified and unclassified enterprise systems, cloud platforms, data centers, networks, and mission applications.
Provide technical leadership for cloud computing environments, including virtualized infrastructure, storage, networking, compute resources, containerized platforms, and infrastructure provisioning.
Collaborate with cybersecurity personnel, ISSMs, ISSOs, and system owners to incorporate security controls, access management, encryption, secure configuration baselines, and continuous monitoring consistent with DoD policies, RMF, and ATO requirements.
Integrate cloud architecture solutions with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code, and automated deployment processes.
Develop and maintain cloud architecture documentation, system design specifications, integration diagrams, technical standards, and architecture artifacts.
Evaluate and optimize cloud infrastructure performance, availability, scalability, reliability, capacity, and disaster recovery capabilities in support of monitoring, business continuity, and operational resilience.
Provide architectural guidance and technical oversight to cloud engineers, system administrators, software developers, DevSecOps personnel, and cybersecurity teams.
Coordinate with Government stakeholders to evaluate technical requirements, resolve integration challenges, and support enterprise technology initiatives.
Establish and maintain cloud architecture governance practices, configuration standards, resource optimization strategies, technical risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support A&A processes and assist with ATO process training and pre-assessment preparation.
Plan, execute, and document assessment activities following established processes and procedures.