Cloud Systems Architect III - REMOTE

Katmai Government Services; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled technical leader to provide architectural expertise in cloud-based solutions for federal environments. This role involves designing secure and scalable cloud infrastructures, ensuring compliance with rigorous standards, and collaborating with various teams to implement effective deployment strategies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in DevSecOps and Kubernetes, with a strong focus on risk management and security protocols. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence in delivering top-tier solutions in a remote work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

11 Paid Federal Holidays

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in architecting cloud solutions for DoD.
• Expertise in DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline development.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure cloud environments aligned with DevSecOps.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity authorities for effective deployment strategies.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

DevSecOps

Kubernetes

CI/CD Pipeline Development

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Vulnerability Scanning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

AWS Solutions Architect Professional Certification

Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Kubernetes

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Job Title

Location

ORLANDO, FL 32826 US (Primary)
US

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

SUMMARY

Provide technical leadership and architectural expertise for the Rating Career Domain Continuum (RCDC) Task Order under the Navy's Learning Stack (LS) program. Design secure, scalable, and compliant cloud-based environments in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF), DevSecOps principles, and the Navy's RPOC and RAISE 2.0 standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate directly with Government cybersecurity authorities, RPOC DevSecOps teams, application vendors, and internal engineering IPTs to ensure effective cloud-based deployment strategies, containerization solutions, CI/CD security integration, and system resilience.
• Achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) statuses through technical controls alignment and ensure secure, agile cloud operations for RCDC systems.
• Design, document, and maintain scalable, secure cloud environments aligned with DevSecOps enablement practices.
• Architect CI/CD pipeline integrations that ensure secure code build, testing, artifact management, and deployment automation.
• Oversee implementation of containerization and Kubernetes orchestration strategies, supporting RPOC platform compliance.
• Lead technical architecture reviews with Government Technical Authorities and RPOC Engineering Leads.
• Develop technical risk mitigation strategies in coordination with the Risk Management Plan and Cybersecurity Incident Response Plans.
• Collaborate with the Business Analyst and Systems Engineering team to ensure requirements are mapped to deployable cloud architectures.
• Support transition planning activities for handoff of architectures to operational support teams.
• Support vulnerability management, RMF security control inheritance, and audit readiness activities.
• Ensure all cloud environments meet or exceed NIST SP 800-53 standards.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Seven plus (7+) years of experience architecting cloud-based solutions for DoD or Federal environments.
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification.
• Deep knowledge of DevSecOps architectures, secure CI/CD pipeline development, and Kubernetes containerization.
• Strong understanding of RMF, NIST SP 800-171/800-53, and FedRAMP security requirements.
• Expertise with vulnerability scanning tools (ACAS), and audit preparation.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance (generally, this requires U.S. Citizenship).
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience supporting Navy IT programs and RPOC/Raise processes is highly desired.
• Familiarity with Navy Enterprise Hosting Solutions (NEHS) and Navy Cloud Broker processes.
• Hands-on experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Background in building or integrating open-source security toolchains into DevSecOps environments.
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent certifications.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

TRAVEL

The expected travel time is less than 25%.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

Must have or be able to attain a valid state driver’s license and be insurable on the company’s automobile insurance policy. Driving, with or without accommodation, may be required when traveling for training and/or short occasional amounts of local driving. The expected driving time is less than 25%.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is expected to be remote; however, the company reserves the right to require onsite work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position consists of sitting for long periods of time, bending, stooping, crouching, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds. Frequently uses hands/fingers for manipulation of keyboard and mouse. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Pay range: $90,000to $120,000per year.
• Eligible Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and Leave of Absence.

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits Package

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Category

Professional

Exemption Type

Exempt

Travel

0 - 25%

Katmai Government Services (KGS) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ouzinkie Native Corporation (ONC). ONC is an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) formed under the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA).