[Hiring] Cloud Solutions Architect @Goldbelt

Role Description

Goldbelt Nighthawk is hiring a technical Cloud Solution Architect to support a long-term contract in Mechanicsburg, PA. The selected candidate will provide support and mentorship in the engineering and sustainment of an AWS-centric cloud brokerage. Ideal candidate will need strong experience with cloud architecture, DevSecOps, IaC, Containerization, Zero Trust, and AI.

Within driving distance to Mechanicsburg, PA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on Secure Computing Architecture, Cloud Brokerage Services, Shared Security Services Management, Cloud Security Support Services, Cloud Governance, Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) coordination, and Departmental Cloud/Hybrid certification.
• Provide leadership/participation in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles in the development of workflows, task accomplishment, and implementation/management of cloud services.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and training for government personnel as a normal part of daily operations.
• Incorporate Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) NIST SP 800-37, Security Risk Impact Analysis, Monitoring, and Reporting.
• Be cognizant of Vulnerability Management, including Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) closures.
• Promote an environment of continuous process improvement, learning, and team collaboration.
• Author formal service evaluations, architecture decision records, and design documentation that determine which AWS services are approved for tenant consumption within brokerage, including security posture, IL4/IL5 constraints, cost, and operational impact.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate with senior government staff.
• Ability to articulate complex concepts using plain language to maximize understanding at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to de-escalate any technical issues and quickly enable rapid resolution.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with IaC such as AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, and Terraform.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with Containerization Orchestration such as ECS and EKS.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with commercial, FEDRAMP High/ DoD Impact Level 2, 4, and 5 Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud offerings.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with cloud network architecture, including VPC design, subnetting, routing, and cross-account / cross-VPC connectivity with large multi-account environments.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Information Security and Assurance Principles and associated supporting technologies.
• Familiarity with Secure SDLC, CI/CD, and version control (Git) workflows including branching, code review, and release management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Computing Environment Certification - AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate.
• Information Assurance Technical II (IAT-2) qualification - CompTIA Sec+.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the following areas:
• DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF).
• Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF).
• DoD Authority to Operate (ATO).
• DoD Zero Trust.
• Proven success with application refactoring.
• Proven success in large, complex, enterprise-level cloud environments.
• Network cloud architecture development.
• DoD information system development processes.
• Configuration and change management.
• Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional.
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking.
• AWS Certified Security.
• Experience in Machine Learning and Generative AI.
• Relevant AWS/Azure certification.
• Understanding of, and experience with, enterprise service migration.
• Additional IAT-2 qualifications: CAP, CISSP, CISM, GSEC, GCIH, or GSLC.
• Top Secret Preferred.

Benefits

• The salary range for this role is $155,000.00 to $160,000.00 annually DOE.
• At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work.
• We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience.
• As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• A 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Tax-deferred savings options.
• Supplementary benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.