Cloud Systems Architect III - REMOTE

Katmai Government Services; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Katmai Government Services seeks a talented Cloud Systems Architect III to provide architectural expertise and leadership for its cloud solutions. This role involves designing secure and scalable cloud environments compliant with DoD standards and requires extensive experience in cloud architecture and DevSecOps practices. The successful candidate will collaborate with cybersecurity authorities and engineering teams to ensure effective deployment strategies while achieving compliance with NIST standards.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

11 Paid Federal Holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of cloud-based solutions architecture experience for DoD environments.
• AWS or Azure certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure cloud environments aligned with DevSecOps.
• Coordinate cloud deployment strategies with various stakeholders.
• Lead technical architecture reviews with Government Technical Authorities.

Skills

Cloud-based solutions architecture

DevSecOps principles

CI/CD pipeline development

Kubernetes orchestration

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

NIST SP 800-53 standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Technology

Tools

Terraform

Vulnerability scanning tools (ACAS)

Job description

Job TitleCloud Systems Architect III - REMOTELocationORLANDO, FL 32826 US (Primary)USJob TypeFull-timeJob DescriptionSUMMARYProvide 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 & RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinate 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

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 RESPONSIBILITIESNone.Job RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor'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

knowledge of DevSecOps architectures, secure CI / CD pipeline development, and Kubernetes

understanding of RMF, NIST SP 800-171 / 800-53, and FedRAMP security requirements.Expertise with vulnerability scanning tools (ACAS), and audit

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 & SKILLSDemonstrated 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

in building or integrating open-source security toolchains into DevSecOps environments.Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent

SCHEDULE Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.TRAVELThe 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 ENVIRONMENTWork is expected to be remote; however, the company reserves the right to require onsite work.PHYSICAL DEMANDSPosition 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 : $90,000 to $120,000 per 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.Compliance : To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, life-at-katmai / We are a VEVRAA Federal ContractorWe 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. life-at-katmai / #equal_opportunity Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).Benefits PackageEligibleEducationBachelor's DegreeCategoryProfessionalExemption TypeExemptTravel0 - 25%

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