Staff Cloud Solutions Architect
CHAOS Industries2 months ago
Base Salary
$180k - $220k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and own enterprise cloud architecture across AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and on-premises or hybrid environments.
- Create solution design documents, network diagrams, data-flow maps, and ATO artifacts aligned to NIST RMF, ICD 503, and FedRAMP.
- Define cloud security standards covering Zero Trust Architecture, identity and access management, encryption, and workload isolation.
- Lead cloud migration planning and execution, including workload assessment and rehost, replatform, or refactor strategies.
- Architect high-availability cloud networks using VPC/VNET designs, transit gateways, private connectivity, and cross-domain integrations.
- Partner with ISSM and ISSO teams on Cloud Security Plans, System Security Plans, and continuous monitoring.
- Establish infrastructure-as-code standards using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Bicep and promote secure, repeatable deployment pipelines.
- Evaluate cloud technologies and vendors and provide documented build-versus-buy-versus-configure recommendations.
- Act as the primary cloud architecture authority for assigned programs and engage with government customers, authorizing officials, and prime contractors.
- Mentor cloud engineers, DevSecOps practitioners, and junior architects while establishing architecture review and governance processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cloud Computing, or a related technical field; equivalent experience is considered, and a master’s degree is preferred.
- 8–12 years of experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure engineering, or solutions architecture, including at least four years designing cloud solutions for DoD, intelligence community, or federal programs.
- Production cloud architecture experience with AWS GovCloud and/or Azure Government, including landing zones, networking, and IAM.
- Hands-on infrastructure-as-code experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, or equivalent, along with CI/CD pipeline security and DevSecOps.
- Working knowledge of FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-144, CMMC Level 2/3, and DFARS cloud security requirements.
- Experience supporting NIST RMF authorization activities, including cloud-specific SSP artifacts and continuous monitoring strategies.
- Active Secret clearance is required at hire; TS/SCI eligibility is strongly preferred and some assignments may require an upgrade.
- Experience with Cross Domain Solutions or multi-level security architectures, NSA/CSS cloud standards, DoD CC SRG, IC cloud policy, Kubernetes, EKS, AKS, service meshes, and cloud-native security tooling is preferred.
- Preferred certifications include AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF 9/10, or equivalent certifications.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits are 100% company-paid.
- 401(k) with a 50% company match up to 6% of pay, FSA, HSA, life insurance, and additional benefits.
- Free daily lunch, no-meeting Fridays, unlimited PTO, and casual dress code.
- Pre-IPO stock option grants and relocation assistance.
- On-site role with up to 10% CONUS travel to program sites, government customer engagements, and architecture reviews.
Tech Stack
Categories
DevOpsSolutions Engineering
About CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries builds networked sensing, communications, and real-time software systems for defense, government security, commercial aviation, and critical infrastructure operators. It sells integrated hardware–software platforms and related services to government and industrial customers. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the privately held company also maintains offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London, and its products are designed for fielded, time-critical operations.