Cloud Solutions Architect

Title: Senior Cloud Solutions Architect / Principal Cloud EngineerJob SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to support advanced R&D initiatives focused on cloud-enabled enterprise platforms and mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will have deep experience designing scalable cloud architectures, distributed systems, microservices, DevSecOps pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and containerized environments across AWS cloud platforms.This role will work closely with software engineering, cybersecurity, systems engineering, and business development teams to architect, deploy, secure, and maintain cloud-native solutions supporting next-generation programs.Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, Master's Degree with 10+ years of experience, or equivalent experience.5+ years leading software engineering teams delivering enterprise-scale cloud solutions.Strong experience with AWS cloud technologies and cloud-native architectures.Experience designing and implementing Microservices, REST APIs, and Distributed Systems.Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Puppet, or similar).Experience deploying and managing containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.Experience designing scalable cloud infrastructure leveraging VPCs, IAM, Security Groups, and automated deployment pipelines.Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar.Strong scripting experience using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or equivalent.Preferred QualificationsAWS Solutions Architect certification.AWS SysOps Administrator certification.Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).Experience with DevSecOps best practices and cloud security controls.Experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, Cassandra, DynamoDB, MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis, or InfluxDB.Experience supporting highly regulated, enterprise-scale, or mission-critical environments.Experience working within Agile, Scrum, or Kanban environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement cloud-native enterprise solutions leveraging AWS services.Develop scalable distributed architectures using Microservices and Container technologies.Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, and related technologies.Collaborate with Software Engineering, Security, and Systems teams to implement secure cloud environments.Lead DevSecOps initiatives, CI/CD automation, and cloud deployment strategies.Support proposal efforts, technical white papers, trade studies, and new business pursuits.Serve as a technical SME for Cloud Architecture, DevSecOps, Kubernetes, AWS, and Infrastructure Automation.Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple programs.TechnologiesAWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Python, Bash, Microservices, REST APIs, DevSecOps, IAM, VPC, Security Groups, EKS, ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL.KeywordsCloud Architect, Solutions Architect, AWS Architect, Principal Cloud Engineer, Platform Architect, DevSecOps Engineer, Kubernetes Engineer, Infrastructure Architect, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), Cloud Security Engineer, Enterprise Architect.