Cloud Architect

Mount Indie is currently seeking a Cloud Architect responsible for developing and applying advanced techniques in the investigation and solution of advanced system requirements and problems.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)

• Analyze and document government cloud strategies and architectural plans.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders to translate mission requirements into technical concepts and design patterns.
• Conduct analysis of alternatives and provide recommendations for cloud services from providers like AWS and Azure.
• Provide technical oversight and review of cloud infrastructure designs and implementation plans from development contractors.
• Analyze and advise on the use of infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) to ensure best practices.
• Assess and advise on strategies for migrating on-premises applications and data to the cloud.
• Ensure proposed cloud solutions adhere to DoD security policies, including the DoD Zero Trust Strategy and relevant Impact Level (IL) requirements.
• Review and advise on the implementation and monitoring of security controls, including identity management, encryption, and network security.
• Assist with the review and preparation of documentation for security assessments and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Analyze and provide recommendations on Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enhance security and efficiency.
• Promote the adoption of DevSecOps best practices across government and contractor teams.
• As a SETA professional, provide unbiased technical advice, analysis, and recommendations to government leadership.
• Review the work of development contractors to ensure alignment with architectural, security, and performance standards.
• Mentor and advise government technical staff on emerging cloud technologies and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Masters Degree in STEM field from an accredited institution with 10 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other, large DoD program/projects
• Acceptable Alternative: Bachelors Degree with 15 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense related or other complex, large DoD program/projects
• Work independently as a team member or leading teams/tasks applying engineering rigor to solve engineering/scientific problems
• Must possess the ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
• U.S. Citizenship required; Active DoD SECRET security clearance