Cloud Data Architect

Cloud Architecture Contractor

The contractor shall provide strategy and recommendations for evolving cloud architecture, including hybrid, containerized, and edge. The recommendation should include a path to meet requirements supporting capabilities and security.

The contractor shall provide budget estimates based on the MARS cloud roadmap. Monitor and identify cloud service anomalies. Evaluate cloud systems and provide feedback on performance and/or cost options.

The contractor shall evaluate and recommend strategy and tools to improve MARS CI/CD pipeline to automated, speed, secure MARS system across the different environments including: on-prem, hybrid, and edge.

The contractor shall support MARS edge and cross domain solution development. The contractor shall manage and oversee non-routine and complex projects with agile development teams as assigned.

The contractor shall provide strategy and recommendations of available cloud providers and service for adoption in the MARS environment. Stay abreast of providers and services (current and roadmap) in the MARS environment. Advocate for services that MARS can leverage to improve security, performance, and availability.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree.

Minimum Experience Required:

Ten (10) years minimum experience with the Department of Defense. (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) in a relevant position.

Preferred Experience Required: Bachelor/Master's degree on IT or computer-science arc desired but not required.

Certifications: AWS certification as solution architect

Security Clearance:

This position requires with TOP SECRET clearance/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) eligibility with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Constellation West will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

About The Organization

Constellation West is an award winning company that delivers Information Technology (IT) engineering services and solutions and non-IT subject matter expertise worldwide. Established in 1997, Constellation West is an industry leader, partnering with key organizations. As a prime contractor or preferred subcontractor, we have a continual list of opportunities to fill nationwide with multiple agencies such as the Department of Veteran Affairs, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and the national intelligence community. Many positions supporting the U.S. federal government require our employees to be granted security clearances.

Constellation West strives to provide fully integrated solutions that cover all aspects of system and network engineering, administration, and management. We believe in attracting the right people ready to take on exciting challenges and be part of a dynamic team. Are you one of them? Do you have the expertise and knowledge to solve complex problems? If yes, join us and be a part of an exhilarating work environment that rewards your hard work and dedication. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to make a difference!

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Competitive Health Benefits
• 11 Paid Holidays!!
• 15 PTO Days!
• Veteran Hiring Preference

Constellation West is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V