Cloud Solutions Architect

Node.Digital

Arlington (TX)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Node.Digital is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to support a U.S. Government customer in Arlington, VA, providing onsite incident response, architecture design, and migration of on-prem capabilities to AWS.

The role requires an active clearance and strong AWS experience, plus collaboration with DevOps to enhance CI/CD and ensure security. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of cloud design are preferred.

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship required.
Active clearance or ability to obtain DHS suitability.
5+ years designing cloud architectures, preferably AWS.
8+ years directly relevant experience.
Strong AWS service expertise (EC2,S3,VPC,IAM,Lambda,CF).
Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CF).
Knowledge of cloud security and compliance best practices.
Excellent documentation and technical communication skills.
Scripting experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell).

Responsibilities

Design, optimize, and enhance cloud-based architectures to support operational requirements.
Create scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions for rapid deployment across mission scenarios.
Lead migration of on-prem capabilities to AWS.
Develop automation frameworks for provisioning and deployments.
Create and maintain infrastructure-as-code templates and docs.
Collaborate with DevOps to enhance CI/CD pipelines.
Evaluate new cloud services and technologies for operations.
Provide architectural reviews and guidance to implementation teams.
Support troubleshooting during active operations.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Active Secret clearance

DHS Suitability

Cloud architecture design

AWS services (EC2,S3,VPC,IAM,Lambda,CF

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CF)

Cloud security best practices

Documentation & communication

Scripting (Python,Bash,PowerShell)

Incident response experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/related

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS Console

Kubernetes/ECS (optional)

Job description

Cloud Solution Architect

Location: Arlington, VA

Must have an active Top Secret Clearance

Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services.

Node is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to support this critical customer mission

Responsibilities

Design, optimize, and enhance cloud-based architectures to support ESS operational requirements.
Creating scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that enable rapid deployment and customization of engagement infrastructure across diverse mission scenarios.
Lead planning and implementation for migration of on-prem capabilities into the AWS cloud
Customize capabilities to align with engagement scope, technical, and operational parameters
Develop automation frameworks to streamline provisioning and deployment processes
Create and maintain infrastructure-as-code templates and documentation
Ensure architecture supports rapid reconfiguration for dynamic mission needs
Implement security controls including encryption, namespace obfuscation, and hardened configurations
Collaborate with DevOps engineers to enhance CI/CD pipelines
Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies to improve operational capabilities
Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to implementation teams
Support troubleshooting of complex architectural issues during active operations

Required Skills

U.S. Citizenship
Active Secret clearance, TS/SCI preferred
Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
5+ years of experience designing cloud architectures, preferably on AWS
8+ years of directly relevant experience
Strong expertise in AWS services including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, and CloudFormation
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
Deep understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements
Proven ability to design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions
Strong documentation and technical communication skills
Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Desired Skills

Experience designing solutions for cybersecurity or incident response operations
Knowledge of multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures
Experience with Splunk
Experience migrating on-prem legacy systems to a cloud environment
Experience with Azure and Entra
Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS)
Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST)
Background in system administration or DevOps

Required Education