Cloud Architect - TS Clearance

PMAT; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

PMAT is seeking a Cloud Architect in San Diego to lead secure, scalable cloud and edge-to-cloud designs for DoD programs. You’ll collaborate with software, platform, cybersecurity, and government teams to deploy data securely across AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, on-prem, and tactical environments.

The role emphasizes DevSecOps, IaC, and RMF-compliant architectures, with TS/SCI/SECRET classifications. On-site with a 50/50 hybrid option, we value curiosity and mission-focused deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering required.
• At least one cloud certification required.
• Experience with DoD/IC environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud architectures for warfighter needs and distributed maritime operations.
• Develop hybrid edge-to-cloud architectures.
• Architect cross-domain solutions (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.
• Provide technical leadership to engineers and stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Distributed systems

Docker

Kubernetes

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Cloud certification (AWS/Azure)

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS

Azure

Job description

At PMAT, we work on mission critical systems that directly support the warfighter, designing, building, and securing modern digital capabilities across cloud, data, and software environments. Our teams tackle complex, real-world challenges where delivery matters more than theory, and innovation is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and purpose.

About the role:

In this role as a Cloud Architect, you will contribute to multiple programs supporting the cloud and virtualized deployment of PMAT-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.

About Us:

PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis.

We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter.

Whether you’re an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, you’ll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 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

Work Environment:

PMAT offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development.

PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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