Dark Wolf · 22 hours ago
Senior Cloud Architect
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expDark Wolf is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to support the development and sustainment of a cloud-based platform for the Department of Defense. The successful candidate will lead architectural solutions in a cloud environment, focusing on DevSecOps expertise and mentoring junior developers to ensure technical excellence.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyManagement ConsultingSoftwareTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead architectural solutions in a cloud environment
Focus on DevSecOps expertise and multi-region platform services to modernize legacy software systems
Manage and secure cloud infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Mentor junior developers and engineers to ensure technical excellence across the team
Qualification
Required
8+ years of general software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years specifically developing production software leveraging modern languages (including Java, Python, Go, or NodeJS)
5+ years of experience working within Agile and Lean software development philosophies, including leading sprints or architectural planning
3+ years of experience with modern version control systems such as Git, focusing on branching strategies and repository management
2+ years of experience developing containerized services deployed in production on orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
2+ years of experience working with relational and/or non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, etc.)
Proven expertise in designing and implementing architectural solutions in a Cloud Computing environment with a focus on multi-region platform services
Strong hands-on experience managing and securing cloud infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Proven ability to mentor junior developers and engineers, providing technical guidance and code reviews
Effective communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas to various stakeholders and program leadership
CompTIA Security+ CE or another DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliant certification
US Citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in IT Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent
Experience with DoD IL4/IL5 environments and the RMF/ATO process
Previous experience working within or alongside a DoD software factory (e.g., Platform One, Kessel Run)
Advanced certification in cloud architecture (AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional)
Company
Dark Wolf
Dark Wolf provides DevSecOps agile software development, information operations, penetration testing and incident response, applied research and rapid prototyping, machine learning, and mission support and engineering services to the Intelligence Community, national security, and Fortune 500 customers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Robbins
Co-Founder
Steven Bailey
COO
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