Senior Cloud Architect – DoD-Ready Cloud & Security Strategy

COLSA; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

COLSA is seeking a Cloud Architect in Colorado Springs, responsible for developing cloud strategies and ensuring compliance with DoD security policies. You will analyze cloud requirements, provide technical oversight on infrastructure designs, and advise on automation tools. The ideal candidate possesses a Master’s degree and 10 years of experience in IT, specifically related to missile defense or large DoD projects. COLSA offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $160,000, along with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant IT experience in missile defense-related or large DoD programs.
• Ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• Active DoD 8570.01 IASAE Level III certification required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze government cloud strategies and architectural plans.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate mission requirements.
• Conduct analysis and provide recommendations for cloud services.

Skills

Cloud service analysis

Technical oversight

Infrastructure automation tools

Migration strategies

Security policies adherence

DevSecOps best practices

Education

Masters Degree in STEM

Bachelors Degree with relevant experience (15 years)

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

COLSA is seeking a Cloud Architect in Colorado Springs, responsible for developing cloud strategies and ensuring compliance with DoD security policies. You will analyze cloud requirements, provide technical oversight on infrastructure designs, and advise on automation tools. The ideal candidate possesses a Master’s degree and 10 years of experience in IT, specifically related to missile defense or large DoD projects. COLSA offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $160,000, along with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and 401(k) options.