Cloud Solutions Architect

Goldbelt Nighthawk develops and implements comprehensive solutions for problem spaces including computer security, Cloud implementations and migration, scalable architectures, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and network/data center operations. Specializing in incident response at the local and enterprise-wide levels as well as forensic analysis, our personnel deliver threat analysis and reporting while implementing solutions based on mature planning and development practices.

Summary:

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide cloud architecture services to a team of contractor and government employees in Secure Computing Architecture and brokerage services
• Provide leadership/participation in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles in the development of workflows, task accomplishment and implementation/management of cloud services
• Provide mentorship and training for government personnel as a normal part of daily operations and training, as required
• 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
• 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, Departmental Cloud/Hybrid certification
• Promote an environment of continuous process improvement, learning and team collaboration

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• 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
• 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 commercial, FEDRAMP High/ DoD Impact Level 2, 4, and 5 Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud offerings
• Familiarity with Web Server, Application Server, and Database components in Oracle and Microsoft toolsets
• Familiarity with IaC such as AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, and Terraform
• Familiarity with Secure SDLC and CI/CD
• Familiarity with Networking and related device experience
• Familiarity with Containerization Orchestration such as ECS and EKS
• Familiarity with firewall and other security stack tools included in security stack toolsets such as: CISCO Firepower, Juniper SRX VPN and Palo Alto firewalls

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Computing Environment Certification - AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate
• Information Assurance Technical II (IAT-2) qualification - CompTIA Sec+
• Successful T5 or T5R investigation for Privileged Access (Top Secret Clearance equivalent eligibility)
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional

• AWS Certified Advanced Networking

• AWS Certified Security

• Experience in Machine Learning and Generative AI - This will be another big thing this year with NDP rolling out with this in mid-January.

• Relevant AWS/Azure certification - I don't see a need to include azure. We are locked into AWS and I think we should focus on that.

• One or more of the following certifications: CAP, CISSP, CISM, GSEC, GCIH, or GSLC

• Understanding of, and experience with enterprise service migration

Pay and Benefits
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, and professional development opportunities.