DSA · 10 hours ago
Cloud Solutions Architect
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expDSA is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect with a Secret Clearance to work at the customer location at the Pentagon. The role involves designing and developing cloud platforms, managing system architecture, and ensuring compliance with government and industry standards.
AerospaceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyPublic SafetySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and develop cloud platform that is robust, scalable, and modeled on defense-in-depth and inherent security to translate policy, mission, and technical requirements to the enterprise
Map user and application requirements in order to provide system and integration guidance to a team of cloud-certified engineers
Contribute extensive knowledge of modern software development techniques and technology to design services that leverage leading technologies and architecture to produce services that meet customers’ demands
Responsible for implementing, managing, and monitoring the environment and deployments IAW DoD Business Enterprise Architecture (BEA) requirements
Design and development of an automated DevSecOps Pipeline, CI/CD support infrastructure, and Data Validation Pipeline
Creation of testing and implementation plans for all architectural designs
Manage the complete life cycle for all components with expert knowledge of technical design alternatives, including Open Source, and their implications by guiding the development teams in overall application technical design activities
Provide recommendations to both developers and engineers as necessary to ensure secure implementation of applications and assist engineers in the configuration of software and services
Manage system architecture, system integration, system standards, system design, and requirements specifications
Ensure compliance with Government and industry standards and best practices
Qualification
Required
This position requires extensive knowledge of cloud architectures, integration architectures, and knowledge of the Army PPB processes with complete understanding of integration into BEA
This position requires extensive knowledge of DoD Laws, Regulations and Policies, and Army IT policies and directives to assure compliance
Undergraduate degree in systems engineering, software engineering, computer science, or relevant engineering discipline from an accredited college or university
Minimum 10 years related technical specialized experience in the design, development, and implementation of complex, large-scale, enterprise information systems including maintenance, modification and resolution of errors; specialized experience in cloud platform deployment models, IAAS, PAAS, and SAAS
Minimum 3-5 years' work experience designing, executing, and supporting IT Cloud solutions, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
Certifications: Certified Cloud Solutions Architect
Must have exceptional understanding of cloud computing technologies and computing trends and familiarity with enterprise architecture and enterprise application integration
Adept knowledge of data modeling best practices and practical knowledge of Agile Software development methodology
Expert knowledge of key security concepts as security is a major pillar in cloud environment
Expert knowledge of data integration technologies and have experience with business intelligence/analytics implementations
Proficient in evaluating current or emerging technologies to consider factors such as Security, Reliability, Performance, Cost Optimization, and Operations, 5 focus areas in cloud architectures; evaluating existing systems to determine effectiveness and recommend changes to meet organizational requirements; establishing functional or technical standards to ensure operational requirements, quality assurances, and design constraints are addressed; collaborating with system engineers or software engineers/developers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components; critical thinking using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Proficient with complex problem solving and able to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions, using analytical thinking and attention to details
Must have experience architecting cloud solutions and thorough knowledge of System Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Demonstrated ability for oral and written communication, with a preference for experience communicating with the highest levels of management
Knowledge of industry-accepted cloud standards and best practices
Preferred
Knowledge of industry-accepted standards and best practices related to Software Development, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity
Demonstrated experience in a DOD IT environment
Excellent communication skills at senior government levels
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Comprehensive benefits packages
A supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages creativity and innovation
Company
DSA
Data Systems Analysts, Inc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Frances Pierce
Chairman & CEO
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