Cloud Solutions Architect with Security Clearance

Title: Subject Matter Expert IV - Cloud Solution Architect Location: National Capital Region Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph Responsibilities: Serve as a technical expert, providing leadership and direction on executive-level project teams, offering expertise in cloud information systems architecture, telecommunications systems design, cloud implementation, and integration
Provide guidance and expert advice into exceptionally complex cloud and infrastructure problems, influencing business decisions and ensuring alignment with best practices in emerging technologies
Act as a technical consultant to multiple projects, advising on the latest cloud trends, architectures, and best practices
Lead highly specialized and technical tasks, working with cutting-edge technologies in cloud computing, data centers, and distributed systems
Work closely with contract management and government personnel to ensure problem definitions and proposed solutions meet the customer's needs
Manage complex, high-risk programs, ensuring the projects align with business objectives, timelines, and budgets
Coordinate with assigned technical teams, including team leads, to develop state-of-the-art techniques for designing, developing, modifying, and troubleshooting highly complex cloud-based hardware and software systems
Design and develop complex cloud system architectures and hardware concepts, aligning requirements with project goals
Direct the resolution of complex hardware/software interface issues while providing guidance on emerging cloud technologies
Lead the development of network architecture specifications, technical documentation, and system integration strategies
Provide technical leadership throughout the development, engineering, integration, and testing phases of cloud-based systems. Ensure proper requirements elicitation, systems analysis, and functional allocation
Conduct technical/non-technical assessments and manage system performance optimization, focusing on non-functional areas such as security, scalability, and cost-efficiency
Conduct end-to-end system trade analyses, optimizing system operations and performance over the full lifecycle
Provide expertise in cloud architecture, design, and implementation, with a strong background in managing complex cloud and infrastructure programs
Demonstrate experience in the telecommunications and information systems domain, particularly in cloud and networking systems
Demonstrate ability to perform advanced understanding of hardware/software integration, cloud architectures, and system troubleshooting
Demonstrate a strong understanding of emerging technologies and how they impact cloud architectures and systems
Communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders, including senior executives and project teams
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify solutions for highly complex cloud-based challenges
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to the position; an additional 4 years of may be substituted in lieu of a degree Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in addition to education level Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II and network or cloud professional level certification (i.e.- AWS or Azure Solution Architect or similar professional level certification JNCIP, JNCIE, CCNP, CCIE)
Experience working in a DoD or Intelligence Community Environment desired Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph