Cloud Architect

Sr. Principal Cloud Architect

We're seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to join a dynamic team. As a Sr. Principal Cloud Architect, acts as the go-to technical authority designing and leading implementation of secure AWS/Kubernetes solutions directly supporting national defense initiatives. The architect will work closely with cloud engineers, security specialists, and business owners to achieve the following:

• Partner with teams to deliver cloud solutions on schedule and in line with strategic priorities
• Operate both independently and as an integral member of an Agile development environment
• Address complex migration and consolidation challenges through innovative, forward‐thinking approaches
• Evaluate current data repositories and applications, identify opportunities for consolidation, and craft detailed migration plans to modern, efficient technologies
• Collaborate with the cloud team to refine data, IT, and cloud‐adoption strategies so that every technology component advances mission effectiveness
• Liaise with software designers, data engineers, and cybersecurity experts during the planning, design, development, and rollout of cloud architectures
• Ensure all infrastructure complies with security controls, lead the deployment of secure cloud services, and continuously vet emerging technologies to meet operational objectives
• Regularly present progress and technical roadmaps to customers and senior leadership
• Produce comprehensive process documentation, briefings, slide decks, and other deliverables to support initiatives and sustain uninterrupted mission continuity

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, or master's degree with 6 years of experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Active IAT Level II (or higher) certification (e.g., Security+)
• Strong AWS cloud experience (e.g., VPC, IAM, EC2, S3, ECR)
• Experience with containerization and microservices
• Experience with Kubernetes (e.g., Pods, kubectl, Kustomize, Helm)
• Experience with security hardening tools and standards (e.g., SonarQube, Client Fortify, STIGs)
• Strong understanding of DoD environments, processes, and common technical infrastructure
• Strong customer communication skills
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket)
• Experience with visualization and monitoring dashboards (e.g., Prometheus, Kibana, Kuma)
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud
• Experience with the Atlassian suite (e.g., Confluence, Jira)
• Experience with Bash/shell scripting
• Experience managing secure remote connections
• Self‐motivated and fast learner

#CJJOBS Marathon TS is committed to the development of a creative, diverse and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Marathon TS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Marathon TS does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status ").