Cloud Architect

Overview

DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking a Cloud Architect to support our U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Integrated Booking System (IBS) program. This role will lead cloud architecture, migration, and modernization efforts, supporting mission-critical transportation and logistics systems aligned with USTRANSCOM objectives.

The Cloud Architect will design, deploy, and optimize cloud-native environments using AWS services, while driving application modernization through containerization and DevSecOps practices. This position provides technical leadership across cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalable, secure, and compliant solutions that support the IBS program.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cloud architecture, DevSecOps, and modernization strategies, with the ability to lead teams and collaborate across stakeholders in a complex, mission-driven environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native architectures in AWS, including containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Develop and execute application migration strategies, including legacy system transition, data migration, architecture design, and gap analysis
• Support refactoring of legacy applications into microservices-based, containerized architectures
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, Terraform, and CloudFormation
• Lead transition of existing pipelines (e.g., Jenkins) to modern platforms such as GitLab CI/CD
• Ensure cloud environments meet DoD security and compliance standards (DISA STIGs/SRGs, RMF, FedRAMP)
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration
• Utilize orchestration and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, GitLab) to support efficient deployments and operations
• Perform load testing and implement auto-scaling solutions to ensure system performance and availability
• Maintain technical documentation for cloud architecture, pipelines, and system configurations
• Collaborate with development, sustainment, and requirements teams to ensure infrastructure supports application needs
• Serve as a technical advisor to Government stakeholders and program leadership on cloud strategy and implementation
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure and deployment issues across environments

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance
• IAT Level II certification (CompTIA Security+ CE preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering/architecture, with a focus on AWS or similar cloud platforms
• Strong experience with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Expertise in cloud migration strategies, including application refactoring and modernization
• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
• Strong understanding of cloud security practices and compliance frameworks
• Experience working in Linux-based environments
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent cloud certification (Azure, GCP)
• Experience supporting USTRANSCOM or DoD transportation/logistics systems
• Experience with AWS GovCloud environments
• Familiarity with DevSecOps toolchains (GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible, SonarQube, Nessus, Fortify
• Experience implementing DoD security frameworks (RMF, STIGs, FedRAMP)
• Experience supporting Agile/DevSecOps environments at scale

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

• EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
• Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation 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.
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