
Cloud Solutions Architect
CHAOS Industriesabout 3 hours ago
Washington, DC, USASenior / Staff+
H1B Sponsor
Base Salary
$120k - $180k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and own the enterprise cloud architecture across AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and hybrid environments.
- Develop cloud architecture documentation including solution design documents and network diagrams.
- Define and enforce cloud security architecture standards including Zero Trust Architecture.
- Lead cloud migration planning and execution, assessing on-premise workloads and defining strategies.
- Architect secure, high-availability cloud network topologies.
- Collaborate with ISSM/ISSO teams to maintain Cloud Security Plans and continuous monitoring strategies.
- Establish infrastructure-as-code standards using Terraform or equivalent tools.
- Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and provide recommendations.
- Serve as the primary technical authority for cloud architecture on assigned programs.
- Mentor and guide cloud engineers and junior architects.
- Travel up to 10% CONUS to support program sites and architecture reviews.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
- 8–12 years of experience in cloud architecture, with at least 4 years in DoD or federal programs.
- Experience architecting production workloads on AWS GovCloud and/or Azure Government.
- Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tooling and CI/CD pipeline security.
- Knowledge of FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53, and cloud security requirements.
- Experience supporting NIST RMF authorization activities for cloud-hosted systems.
- Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI eligibility preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company.
- 401k with 50% company match up to 6% of pay, FSA, HSA, and life insurance.
- Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, and casual dress code.
- Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, and relocation assistance.