Cloud Architect

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COLSA Corporation

Cloud Architect

Colorado Springs, CO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    General Summary

    COLSA Corporation is currently seeking a Cloud Architect responsible for developing and applying advanced techniques in the investigation and solution of advanced system requirements and problems.

    Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)

    • Analyze and document government cloud strategies and architectural plans.
    • Collaborate with government stakeholders to translate mission requirements into technical concepts and design patterns.
    • Conduct analysis of alternatives and provide recommendations for cloud services from providers like AWS and Azure.
    • Provide technical oversight and review of cloud infrastructure designs and implementation plans from development contractors.
    • Analyze and advise on the use of infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) to ensure best practices.
    • Assess and advise on strategies for migrating on-premises applications and data to the cloud.
    • Ensure proposed cloud solutions adhere to DoD security policies, including the DoD Zero Trust Strategy and relevant Impact Level (IL) requirements.
    • Review and advise on the implementation and monitoring of security controls, including identity management, encryption, and network security.
    • Assist with the review and preparation of documentation for security assessments and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
    • Analyze and provide recommendations on Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enhance security and efficiency.
    • Promote the adoption of DevSecOps best practices across government and contractor teams.
    • As a SETA professional, provide unbiased technical advice, analysis, and recommendations to government leadership.
    • Review the work of development contractors to ensure alignment with architectural, security, and performance standards.
    • Mentor and advise government technical staff on emerging cloud technologies and best practices.

    _At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here:https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits/ _

    Required Skills

    Required Experience

    Required Qualifications

    • Masters Degree in STEM field from an accredited institution with 10 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other, large DoD program/projects
      • Acceptable Alternative: Bachelors Degree with 15 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense related or other complex, large DoD program/projects
    • Work independently as a team member or leading teams/tasks applying engineering rigor to solve engineering/scientific problems
    • Must possess the ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
    • Active DoD 8570.01 IASAE Level III certification (CCSP, CISSP - ISSAP or CISSP - ISSEP)
    • Active CISSP-EP, AP, or CSSP certification
    • U.S. Citizenship required; Active DoD SECRET security clearance

    Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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