Senior Cloud Architect — AWS, Kubernetes, IaC | TS/SCI

Base-2 Solutions, LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions, LLC in Reston, VA seeks a Sr. Cloud Engineer 3 to architect, design, and implement cloud solutions for mission customers leveraging cloud technologies.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead AWS-based infrastructure at scale, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, compliant deployments.

The role requires TS/SCI with CI Poly, DoD 8140/8570 IAT II, extensive AWS experience (IL5–IL6), and strong Python/Bash scripting for automation.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• 10+ years in cloud solution design and architecture.
• 8140/8570 DoD IAT Level II equivalent certification.
• Extensive AWS cloud infra experience across IL5–IL6.
• Hands-on AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, EBS).
• Strong skills in IAM, SSO, federation and cloud security practices.
• Proficient in Python/Bash for automation and orchestration.
• Excellent communication for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure cloud architectures.
• Mentor engineers and review work to resolve complex issues.
• Automate deployment, monitoring, and management processes.
• Lead cloud governance strategies to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions.
• Provide operating instructions and end-user training.
• Participate in risk management and architecture reviews.

Skills

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Python

Security best practices

CI/CD

Bash

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

PhD

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

EC2

S3

Job description

Base-2 Solutions, LLC in Reston, VA seeks a Sr. Cloud Engineer 3 to architect, design, and implement cloud solutions for mission customers leveraging cloud technologies.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead AWS-based infrastructure at scale, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, compliant deployments.

The role requires TS/SCI with CI Poly, DoD 8140/8570 IAT II, extensive AWS experience (IL5–IL6), and strong Python/Bash scripting for automation.