Cloud Architect — AWS, Terraform, DoD C2 (Secret Cleared)

Dark Wolf; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dark Wolf seeks a Cloud Architect to lead the installation, configuration, and operation of C2 software for the Air Operations Center Weapons System from Hampton, VA.

Responsibilities include defining system architecture, building cloud-based solutions, and developing automation with Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell across Windows and Linux environments. Also ensures security controls and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field required.
• 9+ years of experience in the specified domain.
• 5+ years configuring AWS and building VM-based systems across environments.
• 5+ years developing automation with Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell.
• Experience with modern Cloud Service Providers, especially AWS.
• Ability to build secure cloud environments and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficient in Python/C/C++, Bash/PowerShell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, configuration, and operation of AOC C2 applications and VM-based systems across environments.
• Define system architecture, data models, and interface specifications.
• Configure AWS resources manually and via automation; monitor performance and security.
• Develop automation code with Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell for deployment and config.
• Create and maintain system docs and architecture diagrams.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Bash scripting

PowerShell

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

SonarQube

Fortify

OWASP DC

Snyk

Job description

Dark Wolf seeks a Cloud Architect to lead the installation, configuration, and operation of C2 software for the Air Operations Center Weapons System from Hampton, VA.

Responsibilities include defining system architecture, building cloud-based solutions, and developing automation with Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell across Windows and Linux environments. Also ensures security controls and CI/CD pipelines.