COLSA is seeking candidates for a role supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) under the Information Technology and Cybersecurity Management (ITCM) contract.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cloud Strategy & Architecture
  • 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.
• Technical Oversight & Analysis
  • 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.
• Security & Compliance Oversight
  • 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.
• DevSecOps & Process Improvement
  • 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.
• Advisory & Analytical Support
  • 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.

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Required Skills

Required Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM-related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) from an accredited institution, and a minimum of 8 years of relevant IT experience supporting missile defense or other complex, large-scale Department of Defense (DoD) programs or projects.
  • Acceptable Alternative: Bachelor’s degree in a non-STEM field from an accredited institution, and a minimum of 12 years of relevant IT experience supporting missile defense or other complex, large-scale DoD programs or projects.
• Demonstrated operational support experience and attention to detail
• Must be able to work independently and/or participate on teams to analyze and resolve problems
• U.S. Citizenship required; Active 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.