Hybrid Cloud Security Architect for Space/Defense

Darkwolfsolutions; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dark Wolf is seeking a Cloud Services Architect in Colorado Springs, CO, to design, deploy, and secure cloud environments across enterprise and space-ground systems. You will act as primary cloud administrator, guiding DevSecOps practices, IAM, encryption, and network segmentation to support mission readiness.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, US citizenship and a current Top Secret clearance, and AWS/Azure experience with Terraform and CloudFormation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field.
• 8 years minimum of relevant experience.
• DevSecOps pipeline design experience.
• Security First Architecture (IAM, encryption at rest and transit, network segmentation).
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• SAFe for Teams Certification.
• AWS certifications (Associate Developer, AWS Specialty Security) or demonstrate AWS competence using CLI and Boto.
• US Citizenship and active Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary enterprise cloud service administrator, managing all cloud services and environments and encompassing best practices.
• Provide consulting support for the extension of cloud services including new features, functions, baselines, and new cloud environments (e.g., MS Azure, AWS).
• Develop and maintain best practices, frameworks, and cloud-related documentation including various COMSEC capabilities to enhance remote user service delivery.
• Develop tools to assess cyber vulnerabilities and prioritize cyber investments.
• Protect against unauthorized intrusion, corruption, and destruction of the Space Force's networks.
• Evaluate the current architecture and make meaningful improvements to enable the mission to deliver a robust solution to be fielded.

Skills

DevSecOps

Security First Architecture

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS

SAFe for Teams

AWS Certifications

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS CLI

Job description

Dark Wolf is seeking a Cloud Services Architect in Colorado Springs, CO, to design, deploy, and secure cloud environments across enterprise and space-ground systems. You will act as primary cloud administrator, guiding DevSecOps practices, IAM, encryption, and network segmentation to support mission readiness.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, US citizenship and a current Top Secret clearance, and AWS/Azure experience with Terraform and CloudFormation.