Senior Cloud Architect

Cimarron Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cimarron Inc. seeks a Senior Cloud Architect to provide technical leadership and ensure modern DevSecOps practices across programs in a highly collaborative setting. The role is fully onsite with locations including Aurora, CO and several other sites.

Responsibilities include designing secure pipelines, IaC, and container strategies, plus leadership across environments, with a focus on security, compliance, and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizens with active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Minimum 5+ years for level 4 or 10+ years for level 5.
• Experience leading software teams or projects.
• Experience using Agile development processes.
• DevOps/DevSecOps experience including CI/CD tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead secure DevSecOps pipelines and automation.
• Architect and maintain IaC and Configuration as Code solutions.
• Oversee secure container build, storage, and deployment.
• Provide technical leadership across environments and teams.
• Troubleshoot complex platforms across dev to deployment.
• Lead automated testing, monitoring, and validation initiatives.
• Apply metrics and root cause analysis for improvements.
• Drive remediation of security vulnerabilities and compliance.
• Engage stakeholders to align DevSecOps with program needs.
• Partner with engineering, cybersecurity, and customers to drive adoption.

Skills

DevSecOps

Agile

CI/CD

Leadership

TS/SCI clearance

Education

BS in engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GitLab

Job description

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to provide technical leadership and ensure modern, best practices across programs and product lines, in a highly dynamic, collaborative environment. This position is expected to be fully onsite in either Seal Beach, CA; Aurora, CO; Colorado Springs, CO; El Segundo, CA; Herndon, CA; or Leesburg, VA.

Key Duties

• Design, implementation, and sustainment of secure DevSecOps pipelines and automation capabilities in air-gapped and on-premises environments.
• Architect and maintain Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code solutions to support repeatable provisioning, configuration, and deployment in disconnected environments.
• Establish and govern secure container build, storage, transfer, and deployment processes for isolated networks and restricted-access systems.
• Provide technical leadership for integration, deployment, and test environments through standardization, access control, and baseline management.
• Troubleshoot complex platforms, application, infrastructure, and security issues across development, integration, test, and deployment boundaries.
• Lead implementation of automated testing, monitoring, and validation capabilities to improve reliability, traceability, and mission readiness.
• Apply metrics and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement of DevSecOps tools, processes, and system performance.
• Guide remediation of security vulnerabilities and implementation of compliance controls within secure disconnected enterprise environments.
• Lead stakeholder engagement to define priorities, drive consensus, and align DevSecOps product direction with program needs.
• Partner with engineering, cybersecurity, operations, senior leadership, and external customers to gather requirements, drive implementation, and support adoption of DevSecOps capabilities.
• Own DevSecOps product planning and execution to ensure delivery of secure, mission-aligned capabilities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive implementation of DevSecOps enhancements and support adoption.
• Provide leadership for DevSecOps roadmap execution, backlog prioritization, and performance tracking.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include, but is not limited to, testing for marijuana use.
• This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
• Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Minimum years of related experience: 5 or more years for level 4, 10 or more years for level 5.
• Experience leading software teams or projects.
• Experience utilizing Agile development processes.
• Development Operations (DevOps) or Development Security Operations (DevSecOps) experience.
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CI/CD) experience using appropriate code versioning, build, and test automation tools.
• Senior (level 4): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience, 13 years' related work experience, etc.).
• Senior (level 5): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience, 18 years' related work experience, etc.).

Desired Skills, Experience, And Education

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Test automation experience.
• Experience deploying and sustaining Docker and Kubernetes solutions in air-gapped environments, including cluster administration, orchestration, automation, security, and performance optimization.
• Experience with cloud-based container platforms such as AWS.
• Proficient with the GitLab ecosystem.
• Security+ or equivalent certification.
• Proficient with a variety of software development languages, tools, and techniques.

Business Profile

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

• competitive salaries and benefits
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) contributions
• educational reimbursement
• much more