Senior Cloud Architect

Summary

Join MetroStar as a Sr. Cloud Architect and lead the migration of applications to various cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP) within FedRAMP and FedRAMP+ environments. You will provide technical leadership, mentor other architects and developers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors. This role requires extensive experience in cloud architecture, DevOps, and a deep understanding of cloud computing technologies. You will be responsible for application analysis, modernization, and ensuring compliance with security requirements and Agile/DevSecOps methodologies. MetroStar offers a generous benefits package and values its employees, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret security clearance
• Possess an active and relevant baseline 8570.01 certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cloud architecture with public cloud providers (certificate preferred) such as AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP in FedRAMP and FedRAMP+ environments, and at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role
• Minimum of 5 years in developing and deploying a variety of server-side applications and systems in a cloud environment and familiar with software development in a modern cloud stack
• Strong familiarity with cloud migration, infrastructure, and security concepts into DOD authorized IL 2, 4/5, and 6 cloud environments across four Cloud Service Providers (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and Google Cloud Platform)
• Demonstrated experience leading DevOps teams and implemented automation practices and tools, such as Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and Git
• Familiarity with data security requirements aligned with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), FISMA, NIST and/or FedRAMP compliance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and equivalent years of experience

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for other architects, engineers and technical resources
• Lead comprehensive application analysis, proposing modernization and migration methods aligned with cloud native design principles, DoD standards and security requirements
• Modernize applications according to Government direction, prioritizing SaaS and PaaS, ensuring compliance with security requirements and Agile/DevSecOps methodologies
• Provide technical analysis of mission requirements for application and/or portfolio of applications migrations, aiming for synergy and cost reduction, and gaining broad stakeholder buy-in for the migration approach
• Provide ongoing application operations, maintenance, enhancement, and cybersecurity support, adhering to Agile/DevSecOps principles and DoD guidelines
• Support active knowledge sharing to application owners' sustainment vendors for operating migrated applications, utilizing online training and providing comprehensive documentation

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Professional growth
• Valuable time to recharge