Cloud Solutions Architect
At a glance
Mid-level Cloud role at Cardinal Technology Systems, Corp. Ballston · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $123,473–$175,225 across the United States.
Cardinal Technology Systems, Corp. has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Shape cloud architectures for ESS operations so teams can deploy and adapt infrastructure across mission scenarios
- Lead the shift of on-premises capabilities to AWS, adjusting designs to each engagement’s technical and operational needs
- Create automation and infrastructure-as-code templates that make provisioning and deployment faster, with clear documentation
- Apply encryption and hardened configurations, and work with DevOps engineers to strengthen CI/CD pipelines
- Review architecture choices, advise implementation teams and troubleshoot difficult issues during active operations
What you bring
- You hold an active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship; TS/SCI is preferred
- You have at least eight years of directly relevant experience, including five years designing cloud architectures
- You know AWS services such as EC2, S3 and VPC, and have used infrastructure-as-code tools
- You have a computer science or engineering degree, or equivalent experience, and can obtain DHS Suitability
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone with substantial cloud architecture experience who can guide technical implementation and support operational troubleshooting. You must be a U.S. citizen, hold an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain DHS Suitability; TS/SCI is preferred.
From the employer
Cardinal Technology Systems Corp. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to work for our company.
Summary- Active Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferred.
- Design, optimize, and enhance cloud-based architectures to support ESS operational requirements.
- Creating scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that enable rapid deployment and customization of engagement infrastructure across diverse mission scenarios.
- Lead planning and implementation for migration of on-prem capabilities into the AWS cloud.
- Customize capabilities to align with engagement scope, technical, and operational parameters.
- Develop automation frameworks to streamline provisioning and deployment processes.
- Create and maintain infrastructure-as-code templates and documentation.
- Ensure architecture supports rapid reconfiguration for dynamic mission needs.
- Implement security controls including encryption, namespace obfuscation, and hardened configurations.
- Collaborate with DevOps engineers to enhance CI/CD pipelines.
- Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies to improve operational capabilities.
- Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to implementation teams.
- Support troubleshooting of complex architectural issues during active operations.
- Active Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferred.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
- 5+ years of experience designing cloud architectures, preferably on AWS.
- 8+ years of directly relevant experience.
- Strong expertise in AWS services including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, and CloudFormation.
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).
- Deep understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions.
- Strong documentation and technical communication skills.
- Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- Desired Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional.
- Experience designing solutions for cybersecurity or incident response operations.
- Knowledge of multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures.
- Experience with Splunk.
- Experience migrating on-prem legacy systems to a cloud environment.
- Experience with Azure and Entra.
- Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS).
- Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST).
- Background in system administration or DevOps.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Paid Life
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Semi-monthly pay cycle
Cardinal Technology Systems, Corp (“CTech-Sys”), www.ctech-sys.com, is an SBA Certified 8(a) and HUBZone company located in the National Capital Region (NCR) and serves both government and commercial clients such clients as US CBP, US CIS, DLA, DFuse Technologies, and American Environmental Engineering Consultants.
Cardinal Technology Systems, Corp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and it’s our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, or any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. CTech-Sys is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents and perspectives of our employees.
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