Cloud Architect

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC); Randolph (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcticom, LLC seeks a senior Cloud Architect at Randolph AFB, TX to design, govern, and evolve cloud strategy and solutions. The role emphasizes DoD policy adherence, security considerations, and collaboration with cybersecurity teams.

The position requires 15–20 years in IT/cloud design with a bachelor’s degree and a US citizenship; eligibility for SECRET clearance is preferred. Office-based role with standard hours in a military installation environment.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of DoD cloud policies and processes.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent knowledge of cloud computing technologies and trends.
• Experience applying agile development in cloud projects.

Responsibilities

• Create a well-informed cloud strategy and manage the adoption process.
• Regularly evaluate cloud applications, hardware, and software.
• Develop and organize cloud systems.
• Work closely with Cybersecurity to monitor the portfolio's cloud privacy.
• Respond to technical issues and guide infrastructure moves to the cloud.
• Identify top cloud architecture solutions to meet company needs.

Skills

Cloud strategy

Cloud architecture

Cloud security

Communication

Agile development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IT

Job description

About Arcticom, LLC Arcticom LLC provides network and systems administration, enterprise architecture and resource planning, certification and accreditation, software design, programming, maintenance of telecommunications and land mobile radio equipment and systems, help desk support and IT transformation services among other services.

About Arcticom, LLC Arcticom LLC provides network and systems administration, enterprise architecture and resource planning, certification and accreditation, software design, programming, maintenance of telecommunications and land mobile radio equipment and systems, help desk support and IT transformation services among other services.

About this position: Cloud Architect Location – Randolph AFB, TX

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Create a well-informed cloud strategy and manage the adoption process.
• Regularly evaluate cloud applications, hardware, and software.
• Develop and organize cloud systems.
• Work closely with Cybersecurity to monitor the portfolio's cloud privacy.
• Respond to technical issues.
• Offer guidance in infrastructure movement techniques, including bulk application transfers into the cloud.
• Identify the top cloud architecture solutions to successfully meet the strategic needs of the company.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a relevant field
• Level of Experience Requirements: 15–20 years of experience designing, executing, and supporting IT cloud solutions.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have or be able to attain a SECRET security clearance.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Deep knowledge of Department of Defense cloud policies and processes.
• Positive attitude and a strong commitment to delivering quality work.
• Excellent knowledge of cloud computing technologies and current computing trends.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) to properly articulate complicated cloud reports to management and other IT development partners.

Preferred

• Agile development experience.
• Active SECRET security clearance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. Typical work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (Central Time). This job may require additional hours. Work hours may change at Management's discretion with or without prior notice.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.