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UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies · 1 day ago

Cloud Systems Architect - SME

Arlington, VA

Part-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

16+ years exp

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies is seeking a Cloud Systems Architect - SME to support their customer on the Nautical contract. The role involves leading the architectural design of cloud-native solutions for DoD applications, ensuring compliance with federal security standards, and managing cross-functional teams.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead architectural design and implementation of cloud-native solutions for mission-critical Department of Defense applications, driving strategic migration of legacy DoD systems to secure cloud environments while ensuring compliance with federal security standards

Design and oversee end-to-end cloud architecture strategies across AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and other FedRAMP-authorized cloud platforms for complex DoD legacy system migrations

Implement and maintain security controls compliant with NIST, FISMA, DoD Directive 8140, and DoD security frameworks while ensuring operational continuity throughout migration processes

Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing DoD applications and J6 IT processes to determine optimal migration pathways and identify corrective actions for hardware, software, and business management procedures

Interface with the customer and external stakeholders in working groups, technical exchange meetings, and other forums while providing technical guidance to development teams and junior architects

Create and maintain detailed architectural documentation, migration plans, security compliance reports, and prepare contingency plans while identifying/recommending GOTS/COTS software applications for program tracking

Chair/co-chair meetings and working groups on behalf of government representatives, resolve problems, allocate resources, manage personnel, and monitor performance to meet contract requirements

Oversee development/coordinate technical solutions ensuring compatibility within the customers infrastructure while maintaining accountability for all IT assets through ITEC Team oversight

Provide daily control and supervision of assigned personnel, provide planned replacement information at least 15 calendar days prior to replacement, and provide information within 24 hours of unplanned replacements

Identify and mitigate technical and security risks, recommend life cycle management processes for automated information systems, and develop cost-efficiency strategies

Participate in J6 IT Governance processes and identify/assign C4IT support personnel for Projects & Portfolio Managers to meet J6 timelines

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Cloud ArchitectureAWS GovCloudAzure GovernmentSecurity ComplianceContainerization DockerContainerization KubernetesInfrastructure as CodeMicroservices ArchitectureProgramming PythonProgramming JavaCompTIA Security+AWS Solutions ArchitectRisk ManagementLeadership ExperienceCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical DocumentationProject Management

Required

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution; Master's degree preferred

Experience: Minimum 16+ years of systems architecture experience with 8+ years specifically in cloud architecture and minimum 5 years managing 10+ personnel for IT and/or cybersecurity efforts

DoD Experience: Minimum 5 years experience working with DoD systems and understanding of military operational requirements, specifically with the customers infrastructure

Technical Skills: Expert knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, GCP) with emphasis on government cloud environments

Technical Skills: Proficiency in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Technical Skills: Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Technical Skills: Strong understanding of microservices architecture and API design

Technical Skills: Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices

Technical Skills: Familiarity with database migration strategies and data architecture

Technical Skills: Experience with Cryptonet Management Workstation (CMW) and crypto status communication protocols

Framework Compliance: Meets the Core and Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Tasks (KSATs) defined in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework for Work Role 802 (NIST: OV-PM-002) and Work Role 632 (NIST: SP-SYS-002)

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Required: CompTIA Security+ and AWS Solutions Architect Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion

Physical Demands: Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time

Physical Demands: Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibility and maintain SAP eligibility

US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract