Cloud Architect

Mount Indie; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Indie seeks a Cloud Architect to lead secure, scalable cloud and hybrid edge-to-cloud deployments for DoD missions across AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, on-prem, and distributed environments. You will collaborate with software, platform, cybersecurity, and government stakeholders to deliver resilient architectures that support warfighter and maritime operations.

You will drive DevSecOps, IaC, and RMF/Zero Trust compliance, guiding multi-classification solutions while ensuring data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• At least one Cloud certification (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, etc.).
• Active Top Secret clearance or higher is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud architectures aligned to warfighter needs.
• Develop hybrid edge-to-cloud architectures.
• Ensure security and compliance across multi-classification environments (TS/SCI, SECRET, UNCLASS).
• Implement and optimize DevSecOps pipelines (CI/CD, IaC, automated security scans).
• Ensure compliance with DoD cloud standards (ILs 4, 5 & 6+, Zero Trust, RMF).
• Lead cross-functional teams of engineers and government stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Distributed systems

Platform engineering

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Terraform

Kubernetes

RMF/Zero Trust

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Cloud certification (AWS/Azure)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

In this role as a Cloud Architect, you will contribute to multiple programs supporting the cloud and virtualized deployment of internally-developed solutions across multi-functional teams. You will lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable cloud and hybrid edge-to-cloud architectures that enable mission-critical capabilities for the Department of Defense. Working alongside software engineers, platform engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and government stakeholders, you will help modernize how data is deployed, secured, and delivered across AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, on-premises, tactical, and distributed computing environments. This role offers the opportunity to influence technical strategy, architect solutions spanning multiple security domains, implement modern DevSecOps practices, and deliver resilient cloud capabilities that directly support the warfighter and the future of distributed maritime operations.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud architectures for data aligned to warfighter needs and distributed maritime operations.
• Develop hybrid edge-to-cloud architectures integrating edge nodes and cloud environments.
• Architect solutions across multi-classification environments (TS/SCI, SECRET, UNCLASS), including cloud-based cross-domain considerations.
• Implement and optimize DevSecOps pipelines (CI/CD, infrastructure as code, automated security scanning).
• Ensure compliance with DoD cloud standards (ILs 4, 5 & 6+), Zero Trust, and RMF requirements.
• Support cloud deployments across environments such as AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, on-prem, tactical, and on-platform compute.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Current Top Secret clearance or higher
• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, distributed systems, or platform engineering
• Experience designing and deploying solutions in AWS, Azure, or similar cloud environments
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architectures
• Strong understanding of hybrid cloud/edge computing architectures
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams with engineers, operators, and government stakeholders

Preferred Skills and Experience :

• Experience supporting Navy warfighting concepts and associated capabilities
• Familiarity with cross-domain solutions and multi-level security architectures
• Experience with data streaming, event-driven architectures, and real-time analytics
• Experience working in DoD or IC environments, including RMF and security compliance

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is required
• At least one Cloud certification (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, etc.) is required

Citizenship and Clearance requirements:

• US Citizenship required
• No dual citizenship
• Active TS w/ SCI eligibility

Location/Address:

• San Diego, CA
• On site w/ option for a flexible/hybrid working environment - 50/50

Travel & Passport:

• Under 15% travel
• Occasional CONUS travel for integration, testing, and customer engagement