Cloud Architect

RCT Systems; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate 401k vesting

Generous PTO

$500 annual technology allowance

Job summary

RCT Systems in Chantilly, Virginia is seeking a professional to support customer-focused human capital management technologies and workforce services, blending cloud architecture, cybersecurity, and emerging tech integration.

The ideal candidate must have a TS/SCI with Polygraph and experience in managing AWS environments, alongside skills in automation and infrastructure. RCT Systems offers immediate 401k vesting, generous PTO, and a technology allowance.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Experience with AWS services like EC2, S3, and RDS/Aurora.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux/CentOS administration.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain secure AWS cloud environments.
• Support cloud/on-prem infrastructure and compliance efforts.
• Integrate emerging technologies into enterprise architectures.

Skills

AWS expertise

CloudFormation

Python

Bash

Ruby on Rails

MySQL

Tools

CloudWatch

Splunk

Job description

This position supports a customer focused on human capital management technologies, workforce services, and analytics platforms that drive business decision-making. The role blends cloud architecture, systems engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure operations, and emerging technology integration.

Core Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and maintain secure AWS cloud environments
• Perform system upgrades, operations & maintenance, and Tier 1–3 support
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Build secure, privacy-focused internet-based systems designed to reduce user tracking exposure
• Integrate emerging technologies such as AI, AR/VR, mobile platforms, and analytics into enterprise architectures
• Manage PKI infrastructure, including Root and Subordinate Certificate Authorities
• Support hybrid cloud/on-prem infrastructure, monitoring, and compliance efforts
• Create technical procedures, conduct demos, and brief users/leadership

Key Requirements

• TS/SCI with Polygraph required
• EC2
• RDS / Aurora
• S3
• Elastic Load Balancer
• Route 53
• CloudFormation
• IAM roles
• Security Groups
• KMS encryption
• S3 buckets
• Systems & InfrastructureWindows, Linux/CentOS administration
• Apple macOS and iOS environments
• Database administration and scalability:
• MySQL
• AWS RDS
• Aurora
• Monitoring/alerting:
• CloudWatch
• PKI architecture and certificate management
• Scripting & DevelopmentBasic proficiency in:
• Python
• Bash
• Ruby on Rails

Desired Skills

• A&A / accreditation compliance support
• Splunk logging in hybrid environments

RCT Systems offers:

• Immediate 401k vesting
• Generous PTO and flexible schedules
• $500.00 annual technology allowance

RCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.