Raft · 2 months ago
Cloud Services Architect
Annapolis Junction, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $175K/yr
14+ years expRaft is a customer-obsessed small business with a focus on Distributed Data Systems and Complex Application Development. As a Cloud Services Architect, you will provide cloud architect support to deliver cybersecurity capabilities for the USSF's Operational Enterprise and develop cloud environments for DoD customers.
Computer Software
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and build hybrid cloud-based environments ensuring high availability and disaster recovery
Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications
Develop and conduct testing of cloud and virtualization systems
Maintain expertise in cloud computing technologies including cloud service provider architecture, deployment models (public, community, private, hybrid), and delivery models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Implement automation, hypervisors, containers, virtual compute, storage, networks, and virtual infrastructure management
Evaluate and report on new cloud and virtualization technologies
Define requirements throughout SDLC including integrating, upgrading, and sustaining hybrid cloud environments
Guide migration of legacy systems to modern cloud platforms
Design enterprise and systems security throughout cloud development lifecycle
Perform systems engineering activities: Concept of Operations, Requirements Definition, System Architecting, System Analysis and Design, Interface and Data Architectures, Validation and Verification, System Integration, Performance Analysis, Lifecycle Cost Analysis, Decision Analysis, and PCA
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship
Bachelor's & 14+ years experience, Master's & 12+ years, or PhD & 9+ years
Cloud architecture knowledge (OS, multi-tenancy, virtualization, orchestration, elastic scalability)
Experience deploying to DoD Cloud Service Providers (AWS, Microsoft, Google, Oracle)
DevSecOps tool chains and Infrastructure as Code knowledge
Automation, hypervisors, containers, virtual compute, storage, networks experience
Virtual infrastructure management, self-provisioning, and scaling experience
Application migration and Agile development experience
Security+ or IAT II certification (within 90 days of employment)
Big Data experience (Hadoop, NiFi, Spark, PySpark, Dask, etc.)
Active Top Secret with ability to obtain and maintain SCI
Preferred
Space Systems Command and Cyber Operations Branch (SSC/SZWO) experience
Team leadership and mentoring abilities
Cloud Security Implementation experience
SCIF/SAPF security procedures familiarity
Azure Solutions, Google Professional Cloud, AWS Certified Solutions, and/or Red Hat Certified Architect certifications
Benefits
Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) and company match
Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
Education & training benefits
Generous Referral Bonuses
Company
Raft
A niche consulting organization focused on Cloud Native, DevSecOps, and Modern Application Development for mission focused enterprises
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$60MKey Investors
Washington Harbour Partners
2024-04-10Private Equity· $60M
Leadership Team
Mark Procaccini
Chief Operating Officer and Board Officer
Danielle McCoy
Chief People Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
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