DoD Cloud Architect SME — GovCloud & FedRAMP Lead (On‑Site)

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

A defense contracting firm in Arlington, VA seeks a Cloud Systems Architect to lead architectural design and implementation of cloud-native solutions for Department of Defense applications. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, extensive experience in cloud architecture, and a strong understanding of security compliance. On-site presence is mandatory, and candidates must hold a Top Secret clearance. This part-time position offers the opportunity to work in a crucial role for military operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16+ years of systems architecture experience.
• 8+ years specifically in cloud architecture.
• 5+ years managing 10+ personnel for IT and cybersecurity.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with DoD systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and implementation of cloud-native solutions.
• Design end-to-end cloud architecture strategies.
• Implement and maintain security controls compliant with federal standards.
• Interface with customers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Expert knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, GCP)

Proficiency in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Strong understanding of microservices architecture and API design

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices

Familiarity with database migration strategies

Experience with Cryptonet Management Workstation (CMW)

Meets the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework KSATs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

A defense contracting firm in Arlington, VA seeks a Cloud Systems Architect to lead architectural design and implementation of cloud-native solutions for Department of Defense applications. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, extensive experience in cloud architecture, and a strong understanding of security compliance. On-site presence is mandatory, and candidates must hold a Top Secret clearance. This part-time position offers the opportunity to work in a crucial role for military operations.