Hybrid Multi-Cloud Architect SME (Azure/AWS) - TS/SCI

Platinum Technologies; Fort Belvoir, Albuquerque (VA, NM); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Technologies is seeking a Hybrid Multi-Cloud Engineer SME to lead secure cloud architecture across Azure and AWS for DoD programs. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, 12+ years in enterprise cloud, and expertise with IaC and security best practices.

You will design greenfield environments, implement secure cloud solutions, and collaborate with cybersecurity, systems, and application teams to ensure RMF compliance and mission success.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in enterprise cloud engineering.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance required at time of hire.
• Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, or equivalent).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
• At least five years designing and implementing enterprise cloud solutions.
• Extensive experience with Azure and AWS hybrid cloud environments.
• Hands-on with Intune, Defender for Endpoint, Purview, and AVD.
• Proficient in IaC tools and cloud automation (Terraform, Azure CLI, AWS CLI, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement secure hybrid cloud solutions across Azure and AWS.
• Design greenfield cloud environments to meet DoD mission requirements.
• Develop secure, scalable cloud architectures aligned with DoD guidance and RMF.
• Implement IaC using Terraform, Azure Bicep, ARM Templates, CloudFormation.
• Manage Microsoft 365 security tooling and cloud provisioning (Intune, Defender, Purview).
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems engineering, and development teams.
• Support accreditation and compliance with RMF and NIST guidance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior cloud engineers.

Skills

Hybrid cloud design

Cloud security

DoD RMF/NIST

Clearance TS/SCI

Azure & AWS expertise

IaC automation

Python/PowerShell

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

Terraform

Azure Bicep

ARM Templates

CloudFormation

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Azure CLI

AWS CLI

Microsoft Intune

Defender for Endpoint

Purview

Azure Virtual Desktop

Job description

Platinum Technologies is seeking a Hybrid Multi-Cloud Engineer SME to lead secure cloud architecture across Azure and AWS for DoD programs. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, 12+ years in enterprise cloud, and expertise with IaC and security best practices.

You will design greenfield environments, implement secure cloud solutions, and collaborate with cybersecurity, systems, and application teams to ensure RMF compliance and mission success.