Senior Cloud Architect

Globenet Consulting Corp•BELLEVUE, WA

3d•$130,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Architect to lead the migration of applications and data from a closed, restricted network into a secure cloud environment. This role will assess cloud service options, design the target infrastructure, establish secure connectivity, support compliance activities, and execute the final cloud migration.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance; Top Secret clearance preferred.
Security+ CE certification.
Relevant environment training certification.
Five or more years of system administration experience.
Three to five years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting cloud solutions.
Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Software as a Service.
Experience with cloud migration, infrastructure design, security, connectivity, and application integration.
Knowledge of DISA requirements, RMF, eMASS, ATO, and federal cybersecurity standards.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to develop technical artifacts using Microsoft Visio and Microsoft 365 applications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience evaluating and implementing multiple cloud environments.
Strong hands-on experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure.
Experience supporting secure or restricted government cloud environments.
Knowledge of cloud governance, security architecture, identity management, and compliance controls.

Responsibilities

Evaluate Cloud Service Providers, cloud environments, and service options for migrating six applications, models, and associated data from SNET.
Develop cloud migration strategies, technical architectures, implementation plans, and supporting documentation.
Support DISA registration and Cyber Security Service Provider assessment activities as a subject-matter expert.
Design and establish secure cloud connectivity to required external data sources and applications.
Conduct security analysis, network planning, and cloud integration assessments.
Design, configure, and establish scalable cloud infrastructure and services.
Support the Authority to Operate process, including Risk Management Framework activities.
Develop and maintain the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service package.
Prepare security, architecture, compliance, and accreditation artifacts for Authorizing Official approval.
Coordinate application testing, validation, accreditation, and migration readiness activities.
Execute the final cloud cutover after infrastructure and application accreditation.
Create technical diagrams, reports, presentations, and architecture artifacts using Visio and Microsoft 365 tools.