Enterprise Cloud Architect

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Excellent benefits package

PTO & holidays

Retirement plan with 6% 401k match

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks an Enterprise Cloud Architect to design scalable cloud-based dev/test environments, transitioning on‑prem workloads to hyperscale clouds.

You will lead architecture initiatives across multiple programs, mentor teams, and drive accreditation activities for ATO readiness. The role emphasizes DoD-classified networks experience, strong cloud engineering skills, and collaboration in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in DevOps, Security Engineering, or SRE.
• Excellent communication skills, including briefing technical recommendations to leadership.
• High proficiency in Azure and Google Cloud.
• Strong experience with agile methodologies, source control, and CI/CD.
• Active U.S. TS clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multiple organizations to develop cloud architecture and strategy.
• Understand strategic needs and maintain implementation plans aligned to customer requirements.
• Advise leadership on technical feasibility of network and cloud plans; advocate for mature environment offerings.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Develop crossdomain solutions enabling secure transfer of data into classified environments.
• Support CI/CT/CD processes in hybrid cloud environments.
• Prototype and troubleshoot complex systems spanning onpremises and cloud environments.
• Prepare and present detailed roadmaps for transitioning to endstate cloud architecture; estimate cloud TCO and ROI.

Skills

DevOps

Security Engineering

Site Reliability Engineering

Azure

Google Cloud

Agile methodologies

Source control

CI/CD

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Kubernetes

Docker

Podman

C++

Rust

Python

Public cloud networking

US TS clearance

Education

BS in a technical field (Computer Science or Electrical Engineering)

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Job description

MTSI is seeking an Enterprise Cloud Architect to design and build scalable software development and test environments supporting multiple highprofile acquisition efforts. This role has broad responsibility and will focus heavily on transitioning onpremises workloads into one or more hyperscale cloud environments.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multiple organizations with varying requirements to develop cloud architecture and strategy.
• Understand strategic needs and maintain implementation plans aligned to customer requirements.
• Advise leadership on the technical feasibility of network and cloud plans; advocate for recommendations to mature environment offerings.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and provide substantiated recommendations for improvement.
• Identify optimal cloud solutions to meet the organization's longterm architecture goals.
• Regularly assess existing cloud infrastructure to identify risks or opportunities for enhancement.
• Assess legacy mission systems to determine suitability for cloud transition.
• Develop crossdomain solutions enabling secure transfer of unclassified software/data into classified environments.
• Support CI/CT/CD processes in hybrid cloud environments.
• Prototype and troubleshoot complex systems spanning onpremises and cloud environments.
• Provide guidance on bulk application migration and servicemovement strategies.
• Work within an agile team, crossing functional boundaries and mentoring others in cloud technologies.
• Support preparation and submission of accreditation packages to obtain an Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Promote best practices for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS cloud approaches.
• Document engineering standards, proposals, and recommendations related to cloud infrastructure and configuration management.
• Prepare and present detailed roadmaps for transitioning to the endstate cloud architecture; estimate cloud TCO and ROI.
• Assist in developing organizational processes and structures for cloud adoption and longterm management.
• Support consolidation of disparate services into a unified, maintainable offering.
• Help develop and train client personnel in cloud adoption and asset management.

Required Skills:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in DevOps, Security Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
• Excellent communication skills, including briefing technical recommendations to leadership and working in environments with evolving requirements.
• High proficiency in modern cloud providers, especially Azure and Google Cloud.
• Strong experience with agile methodologies, source control, and CI/CD.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Chef) and containerization technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, Podman).
• Programming experience in one or more generalpurpose languages (C++, Rust, Python).
• Understanding of public cloud networking concepts.
• Experience deploying complex and scalable cloud applications.
• Must have an active U.S. TS clearance.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with DoD classified development networks.

Required Education:

• BS in a technical field (preferably Computer Science or Electrical Engineering).

Required Experience:

• 12+ years in software development, infrastructure design, or DevOps.

Preferred Experience:

• 12+ years in software development within a classified environment.

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Interesting Work:

Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

Values:

Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.

100% Employee Owned:

We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It\'s also nice to know what\'s going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.

Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

Track Record of Success:

We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.