Cloud Solutions Architect

SSATI; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensible Solutions and Technologies, Inc. (SSATI) is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to lead cloud engineering and full-stack efforts.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and focuses on secure, scalable cloud-based solutions for government-related missions. You will design, deploy, and maintain cloud-native applications across AWS/Azure/GCP, manage VMware-based infrastructure, and ensure rigorous security standards.

Qualifications

• Requires active Top-Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Degree in Computer Science / IT / System Administration or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing cloud-based applications using current best practices and architecture guidelines.
• Experience in software engineering, applications development, or web development and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in software development across the full software engineering life cycle.
• Design and develop new applications to meet sponsor mission design, and provide O&M for multiple tools.
• Assist in solving software architecture problems with broad design solutions.
• Manage virtual and physical servers on a virtualization platform (VMware) with Windows Server and Linux OS.
• Ensure server infrastructure security per industry best practices; proactively mitigate issues.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Full stack development

Java

Go

React/Angular/Vue

Linux

AWS/Azure/GCP

Kubernetes

Terraform/Ansible/Helm

VPN basics

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Helm

VMware

OpenVPN/WireGuard/IPSec

Job description

Cloud Solutions Architect, Clearance Required – TS/SCI w/Polygraph

Please note, this position requires all candidates to currently possess an active Top-Secret SCI Clearance with a Polygraph. This position is not an opportunity to be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance.

The Work:

This program is the force of choice for the development of global infrastructure and delivery of solutions that drive influence operations. The Sponsor requires specialized skills in cloud engineering and full stack development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A current Top-Secret/SCI government security clearance with polygraph is required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience independently designing and developing cloud based applications using current best practices and architectural guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience working in software engineering, applications development or web application development and deployment.
• Demonstrated experience with object oriented development in a modern language (Java, Go, C##).
• Demonstrated experience developing front ends in modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.
• Demonstrated experience developing in a Linux environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing in a commercial clouds such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Demonstrated experience developing containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• Demonstrated experience working with orchestration tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Helm.
• Demonstrated experience with networking and Virtual Private Network (VPN) protocols like OpenVPN, Wireguard, and IPSec.
• Demonstrated experience managing end user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best practices.
• Demonstrated experience installing and managing cloud based applications in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Demonstrated experience with Kubernetes and containerization.
• Demonstrated experience performing software and hardware upgrades, patches and reconfigs.
• Demonstrated experience managing the physical environment of server racks including cable management, documenting, labeling, and configuration of KVM switching for console and remote access.
• Demonstrated experience installing and upgrading computer components and software, managing virtual servers, and integrate automation processes.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues.
• Demonstrated experience performing regular backup operations and implementing appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures.
• Demonstrated experience monitoring the system daily and responding immediately to performance, security or usability concerns.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing application logs to sustain system integrity and security.
• Demonstrated experience with Linux administration (Centos/Ubuntu/Rocky).
• Demonstrated experience communicating issues and resolutions to all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated experience responding and resolving help desk and JIRA requests.

Bonus Points:

• Demonstrated experience with Java/Go.
• Demonstrated experience with Javascript.
• Demonstrated experience with React, Angular, or Vue.
• Demonstrated experience with development in AWS, Azure, or GCP (specifically experience with EC2, S3, EKS, EFS, Route53, Load Balancers or their equivalents).
• Demonstrated experience with Kubernetes.
• Demonstrated experience with automation ‚CI/CD (Gitlab).
• Demonstrated experience in system administration.
• System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields
• Demonstrated experience with Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies like OpenVPN, Wireguard, and IPSec.
• Demonstrated experience with virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience with scripting (Bash, Python, Powershell) and automation tools.

As a Cloud Solutions Architect, You Will:

• Participate in software development efforts through all aspects of the software engineering life cycle including scope and work estimation, design, documentation, implementation, testing and integration.
• Design and develop new applications to better meet the Sponsors mission design, as well as develop, and provide O&M for multiple tools.
• Assist in developing solutions to software architecture problems and broad design solutions.
• Manage virtual and physical servers on a virtualization platform (VMware) with Windows Server 2008-2016, Ubuntu, CentOS, and Ubuntu operating systems.
• Ensure the security of the server infrastructure by implementing industry best practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Proactive approach to anticipating, mitigating, identifying, troubleshooting, and correcting hardware and software issues on servers and workstations.

Work Site

Greater Ft. Meade, MD area.

To Learn More About Our Team and Solutions, Check Out the Following:

• Corporate Website: www.ssati.com
• GlassDoor Page: https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-SSATI-EI_IE1260475.11,16.htm
• Indeed Page: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Ssati/reviews
• LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ssati/
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ssati2003/
• Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/ssati2003?lang=en

At Sensible Solutions and Technologies, Inc. (SSATI), we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services, and our community. SSATI is honored to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

Annual Salary: $100,000-$250,000 paid bi-weekly.