Cloud Solutions Architect

Goldbelt, Inc.; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldbelt Nighthawk is hiring a Cloud Solutions Architect to support a long-term contract in Mechanicsburg, PA. The selected candidate will provide guidance on secure cloud architecture, AWS-centric brokerage, and FedRAMP coordination while mentoring government personnel.

The role requires strong networking, DevSecOps, IaC, containerization, Zero Trust, and AI experience across large multi-account environments.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate with senior government staff.
• Ability to articulate complex concepts using plain language to maximize understanding at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to de-escalate any technical issues and quickly enable rapid resolution.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with IaC such as AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, and Terraform.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with Containerization Orchestration such as ECS and EKS.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with FEDRAMP High/ DoD IL2/IL4/IL5 AWS GovCloud offerings.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with cloud network architecture (VPC, subnets, routing) across large multi-account environments.
• Familiarity with Secure SDLC, CI/CD, and Git workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on Secure Computing Architecture, Cloud Brokerage Services, Shared Security Services Management, Cloud Security Support Services, Cloud Governance, FedRAMP coordination, and DoD Cloud certifications.
• Provide leadership/participation in SAFe principles in the development of workflows, tasks, and cloud service management.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and training for government personnel as part of daily operations.
• Incorporate RMF, NIST SP 800-37, Security Risk Impact Analysis, Monitoring, and Reporting.
• Be cognizant of Vulnerability Management, including POA&M closures.
• Promote continuous process improvement, learning, and team collaboration.
• Author architecture evaluations and design documentation for AWS services and tenant consumption within brokerage.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Technical writing

Communication with government staff

Plain language communication

Issue resolution

IaC (AWS CloudFormation)

IaC (AWS CDK)

IaC (Terraform)

Containerization (ECS)

Containerization (EKS)

AWS GovCloud experience

Network cloud architecture

Multiaccount architecture

SAFe / Agile leadership

Security governance

RMF / NIST SP 800-37

Vulnerability management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate

CompTIA Security+ (IAT-2)

Top Secret clearance eligibility (T5/T5R)

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

AWS CDK

Terraform

ECS

EKS

FedRAMP High / DoD IL2/IL4/IL5 AWS GovCloud

VPC design and cross-account networking

Job description

Overview

Goldbelt Nighthawk develops and implements comprehensive solutions for problem spaces including computer security, Cloud implementations and migration, scalable architectures, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and network /data center operations. Specializing in incident response at the local and enterprise-wide levels as well as forensic analysis, our personnel deliver threat analysis and reporting while implementing solutions based on mature planning and development practices.

Summary

Goldbelt Nighthawk is hiring a Cloud Solution Architect to support a long-term contract in Mechanicsburg, PA. The selected Cloud Solutions Architect will provide support and mentorship in the sustainment of an AWS-centric cloud brokerage, and will need strong experience with networking, DevSecOps, IaC, Containerization, Zero Trust, and AI.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on Secure Computing Architecture, Cloud Brokerage Services, Shared Security Services Management, Cloud Security Support Services, Cloud Governance, Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) coordination, and Departmental Cloud/Hybrid certification
• Provide leadership/participation in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles in the development of workflows, task accomplishment, and implementation/management of cloud services
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and training for government personnel as a normal part of daily operations
• Incorporate Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) NIST SP 800-37, Security Risk Impact Analysis, Monitoring, and Reporting
• Be cognizant of Vulnerability Management, including Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) closures
• Promote an environment of continuous process improvement, learning, and team collaboration
• Author formal service evaluations, architecture decision records, and design documentation that determine which AWS services are approved for tenant consumption within brokerage, including security posture, IL4/IL5 constraints, cost, and operational impact

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent customer service, organizational, and technical writing skills
• Ability to clearly communicate with senior government staff
• Ability to articulate complex concepts using plain language to maximize understanding at all levels of the organization
• Ability to de-escalate any technical issues and quickly enable rapid resolution
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with IaC such as AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, and Terraform
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with Containerization Orchestration such as ECS and EKS
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with commercial, FEDRAMP High/ DoD Impact Level 2, 4, and 5 Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud offerings
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with cloud network architecture, including VPC design, subnetting, routing, and cross-account / cross-VPC connectivity with large multi‑account environments
• Proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Familiarity with Information Security and Assurance Principles and associated supporting technologies
• Familiarity with Web Server, Application Server, and Database components in Oracle and Microsoft toolsets
• Familiarity with Secure SDLC, CI/CD, and version control (Git) workflows including branching, code review, and release management

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Computing Environment Certification - AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate
• Information Assurance Technical II (IAT-2) qualification - CompTIA Sec+
• Successful T5 or T5R investigation for Privileged Access (Top Secret Clearance equivalent eligibility)
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the following areas:
  • DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
  • Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF)
  • DoD Authority to Operate (ATO)
  • DoD Zero Trust
  • Proven success with application refactoring
  • Proven success in large, complex, enterprise‑level cloud environments
  • Network cloud architecture development
  • DoD information system development processes
  • Configuration and change management

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking
• AWS Certified Security
• Experience in Machine Learning and Generative AI
• Relevant AWS/Azure certification
• Understanding of, and experience with, enterprise service migration
• Additional IAT-2 qualifications: CAP, CISSP, CISM, GSEC, GCIH, or GSLC

Pay and Benefits

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax‑deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.