Cloud - Cloud Architect

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Job description

Cloud Architect

Ft. Belvoir, VA (On-site)

MUST

Experienced Cloud Architect

Must have an active TS/SCI clearance

Must have an AWS professional certification

8+ years of experience with cloud technologies

Hands-on experience with at least one cloud orchestration platform (AWS, Azure, OpenStack, CloudStack)

Hands-on experience with container orchestration services

Demonstrated knowledge of cloud orchestration platforms

Knowledge of interpreting architectures and frameworks for cloud infrastructure and services.

20+ years of IT experience with a High School diploma, 18+ years of IT experience with a Bachelors, 15+ years of IT experience with a Masters, 12+ years of IT experience with a PhD.

DUTIES

Assist in recommending Cloud architecture strategies, processes, and methodologies.

Develop a well-informed cloud approach and monitor implementation.

Examine cloud apps, hardware, and software on a regular basis.

Oversee the management of cloud-based systems and ensure alignment with management plans.

Coordinate the design or review of secure internet protocols and ensure security services and features are up to date.

Provide technical guidance as required to support operations.

Assist with infrastructure migration strategies.

Review existing cloud architecture and identify areas for improvement.

Translating requirements into a cloud structure with consideration for costs, resource use and scalability requirements.

Monitor utilization to ensure capabilities are operating as designed.

Support the cyber security team as required to ensure the system maintains a good security posture; and operates within the parameters of the ATO.

Involved in design and implementation of best fit solution with respect to multi-cloud ecosystem.

Deep understanding of components provided by the Cloud Service Provider (CSP) and be well versed with the architected framework, deployment technologies.

Understand and communicate the CSP network and security engineering principles to the team.

Support APM teams with configuration management, orchestration, and management tooling to ensure cloud environments meet operational and security standards.

Good communication skills with the ability to work with fluid requirements and shape them in collaboration with other team members.

Oversee DoD CAP / BCAP / CNAP deployments efforts.

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .

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