Senior Cloud Architect for Mission-Critical Systems

Mtsi Va; The Prairies at Wright Field (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Zero deductible health plan

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

ESOP

401k with immediate vesting

Semi-annual bonus

Job summary

MTSI seeks a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to provide technical leadership within our Software Branch. You will drive cloud design, implementation, and optimization across the full system lifecycle—from architecture through sustainment—ensuring secure, reliable environments for mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities include defining cloud requirements, integrating services, advising on risks and costs, and validating solutions across development, deployment, and operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain SCI.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud architecture, engineering, and implementation across the full lifecycle for mission systems.
• Define and integrate cloud service requirements into system design, deployment pipelines, and operations.
• Advise on cloud adoption risks, cost considerations, dependencies, and compliance with cloud, security, and DoD standards.
• Assess cloud service updates and configurations; recommend, implement, and validate optimal solutions.
• Review and oversee technical documentation including architecture diagrams, deployment plans, and operational procedures.
• Conduct cloud integration and performance testing to ensure production readiness.
• Prepare cloud readiness assessments, optimization recommendations, and status reports for leadership.
• Apply cloud engineering, automation, and configuration-management principles across design, deployment, and operations.
• Identify risks, performance bottlenecks, and security considerations; propose mitigation strategies.
• Support teams migrating legacy apps and developing new mission software with modernization guidance.

Education

MA/MS/ME degree

Job description

MTSI seeks a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to provide technical leadership within our Software Branch. You will drive cloud design, implementation, and optimization across the full system lifecycle—from architecture through sustainment—ensuring secure, reliable environments for mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities include defining cloud requirements, integrating services, advising on risks and costs, and validating solutions across development, deployment, and operations.