TISTA Science and Technology Corporation · 23 hours ago
Senior Software/System Architect
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expTISTA Science and Technology Corporation is seeking a Senior Software/System Architect who aims to positively impact millions of people. The role involves designing and managing scalable cloud infrastructure, implementing Infrastructure as Code, and collaborating with various teams to ensure the reliability and security of cloud platforms.
Application Performance ManagementCloud ComputingCloud SecurityCyber SecurityData ManagementData StorageDevOpsEnterprise ApplicationsIT InfrastructureIT Management
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, build, and manage scalable, highly available, and secure cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure
Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM/Bicep, or CloudFormation
Administer cloud services such as EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPCs (AWS); and VMs, VNets, Storage, Azure AD, and App Services (Azure)
Automate system deployment, configuration, patching, and monitoring using Ansible, SSM, Azure Automation, etc
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud environments using CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics
Manage identity and access controls, enforce security best practices, and remediate vulnerabilities
Support application teams with cloud infrastructure needs including networking, performance tuning, and CI/CD integration
Participate in on-call rotation and incident response for critical cloud infrastructure issues
Collaborate with DevOps, InfoSec, and AppDev teams to deliver cloud-native and hybrid solutions
Qualification
Required
Must have extensive experience in the coordination of program and project leaders to identify requirements for system architecture
Must be able to identify strategies for addressing requirements
Must have extensive experience with analysis of requirements against fiscal, schedule, and performance issues
Has extensive experience in taking program requirements and is able to create an architecture vision having experience in high volume and high availability networks and systems
Experience in creating and conveying to team members the architectural vision for a program or project
Is responsible for dictating design choices to software developers, including but not limited to: platforms, coding and technical levels
Experience in establishing and enforcing standards and practices
Experience in overseeing the development team, they manages the full life cycle of the software development process
Has extensive software development experience and thorough knowledge of a variety of programming languages and logic
Must be able to function as a A Senior Cloud Administrator with deep hands-on experience in AWS and Azure to lead the design, implementation, automation, and administration of cloud-based infrastructure. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of our cloud platforms while supporting agile DevOps teams and enterprise workloads
Design, build, and manage scalable, highly available, and secure cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure
Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM/Bicep, or CloudFormation
Administer cloud services such as EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPCs (AWS); and VMs, VNets, Storage, Azure AD, and App Services (Azure)
Automate system deployment, configuration, patching, and monitoring using Ansible, SSM, Azure Automation, etc
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud environments using CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics
Manage identity and access controls, enforce security best practices, and remediate vulnerabilities
Support application teams with cloud infrastructure needs including networking, performance tuning, and CI/CD integration
Participate in on-call rotation and incident response for critical cloud infrastructure issues
Collaborate with DevOps, InfoSec, and AppDev teams to deliver cloud-native and hybrid solutions
Experience in cloud infrastructure (AWS and/or Azure)
Proven experience managing EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, etc. in AWS
Strong expertise with Azure Virtual Machines, Storage, VNets, RBAC, Azure AD, and related services
Experience with CloudFormation or Terraform or Bicep for IaC
Experience in designing, implementing, and managing automation solutions using Ansible
Hands-on knowledge of Linux administration in cloud environments
Strong scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, or Python
Working knowledge of cloud security (e.g., IAM, Defender for Cloud, GuardDuty)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containers (EKS, AKS), and DevOps practices
Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Dynatrace, ScienceLogic1)
Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, subnets, firewalls, load balancers)
Master's degree in computer science, electronics engineering or related technical discipline and 10+ years' work experience
Ten (10) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education (20 years total)
The ability to pass a Tier 4/HIGH Background Investigation
Preferred
Certifications (highly preferred): AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate or higher and Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator - Associate or higher
Experience with hybrid cloud or cloud migration projects
Familiarity with ITSM tools like ServiceNow
Experience in highly regulated environments (e.g., FedRAMP, HIPAA)
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Self-starter with ability to work independently and mentor junior team members
Collaborative mindset and ability to work in cross-functional teams
Benefits
Above Industry Healthcare Benefits
Remote Working Options
Paid Time Off
Training/Certification opportunities
Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account
Paid Life Insurance
Short-term & Long-term Disability
401K Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Military Leave
Company
TISTA Science and Technology Corporation
TISTA is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) and trusted partner of innovative IT solutions for the federal government.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ahmed R. Ali
Founder
Asif Ahmed
Strategic Advisor
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