Senior Cloud Architect

bcore•Arlington, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Cloud Architect Alexandria, VA and remote (hybrid) Active TS/SCI eligibility preferred B/Core Labs is the innovation engine of B/Core, purpose-built to accelerate decisive advantages for warfighters and intelligence professionals. Born from the acquisition of 2 Twelve Solutions, we combine the agility of a rapid-prototyping laboratory with the scale of an enterprise systems integrator. We exist so those who protect us can move first, strike true, and finish the job. Our "Labs" division focuses on the Speed of Fight —taking concepts from whiteboard to prototype to production faster than the threat cycle. We specialize in secure cloud architectures , visual intelligence, and end-to-end engineering for the Department of Defense (DoD) , Intelligence Community (IC), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). We are seeking a Senior Cloud Achitect in Alexandria, VA and remote (hybrid) . We are seeking a mission-driven Senior Cloud Architect to join our Engineering Team. You will lead the design, prototyping, and deployment of secure, resilient, and scalable cloud infrastructures (AWS/Azure/Hybrid). You will work directly with our Labs team to modernize legacy systems and build greenfield capabilities that support real-world national security missions. You will act as the bridge between high-level strategy and technical execution, ensuring that our solutions meet the rigorous security standards of the DoD while del ivering the performance required for data-heavy intelligence operations.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience: 7+ years of IT experience with at least 3+ years specifically in Cloud Architecture and Engineering
Certifications (Required): Active CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601 or later) AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) OR Azure Solutions Architect Expert OR similar cloud certifications
Technical Skills: Deep proficiency in AWS or Azure (GovCloud experience preferred) Strong background in DevSecOps pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) Experience with Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS/AKS) Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) Solid understanding of networking (VPC, DNS, Load Balancing, VPNs) and security protocols

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
Experience with DoD/Navy acquisition programs or enterprise IT environments (e.g., NIWC, NAVWAR)
Knowledge of "Big Data" architectures or Visual Intelligence platforms
Experience with "Zero Trust" implementation in federal environments
Advanced certifications (e.g., Net+, Sec+, CISSP, CISM, or AWS Certified Security – Specialty)
US citizenship required

Responsibilities

Architect & Design: Lead the technical architecture for secure multi-cloud and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, GovCloud), ensuring solutions are "mission-ready" and scalable.
Rapid Prototyping: Collaborate with the Labs team to quickly prototype and field new technologies , moving from Proof of Concept (PoC) to production deployment using DevSecOps best practices.
Security & Compliance: Design Zero Trust architectures that strictly adhere to DoD/IC security standards (NIST 800-53, RMF). Ensure all infrastructure is hardened and compliant from day one.
Infrastructure as Code ( IaC ): develop and maintain automated deployment pipelines using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation to ensure consistent, repeatable environments.
Modernization: Assess legacy on-premise applications and design migration strategies (re-host, re-platform, re-factor) to modernize capabilities for the cloud.
Technical Leadership: Mentor engineering teams, conduct code/architecture reviews, and serve as the technical SME for cloud-native technologies (Kubernetes, Serverless, Microservices).