Cloud Solutions Architect

Node.Digital

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Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Arlington, VA

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Node.Digital is hiring a Cloud Solutions Architect. Node.Digital is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to support a U.S. Government customer in providing onsite incident response to cyber-attacks. The role involves designing, optimizing, and enhancing cloud-based architectures, creating scalable and secure solutions, and leading the migration of on-prem capabilities to AWS. The architect will also develop automation frameworks, ensure rapid reconfiguration for dynamic mission needs, and provide technical guidance to implementation teams.

Key focus areas include Design, optimize, and enhance cloud-based architectures to support ESS operational requirements, Creating scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that enable rapid deployment and customization of engagement infrastructure across diverse mission scenarios, and Lead planning and implementation for migration of on-prem capabilities into the AWS cloud.

Successful candidates bring U.S. Citizenship, Active Secret Clearance, and DHS Suitability. Important skills include AWS, Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, Amazon VPC, IAM, and AWS Lambda. Preferred (not required): Cybersecurity Operations, Incident Response Operations, Multi-Cloud Architectures, and Hybrid Cloud Architectures.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AWSAmazon EC2Amazon S3Amazon VPCIAMAWS LambdaAWS CloudFormationTerraformCloud Security Best PracticesCompliance RequirementsScalable Solution DesignResilient Solution DesignCost-Effective Solution DesignDocumentationTechnical CommunicationAutomationPythonBashPowerShellCybersecurity OperationsIncident Response OperationsMulti-Cloud ArchitecturesHybrid Cloud ArchitecturesSplunkAzureEntraKubernetesAmazon ECSFedRAMPNISTSystem AdministrationDevOps

Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipActive Secret ClearanceDHS Suitability5+ Years Designing Cloud Architectures8+ Years Directly Relevant ExperienceBachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or Related Field or Equivalent ExperienceTS/SCI ClearanceAWS Certified Solutions Architect – ProfessionalExperience Migrating on-Prem Legacy Systems to Cloud

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Full job description

Cloud Solution Architect

Location: Arlington, VA

Must have an active Top Secret Clearance

Node is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services.

Node is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to support this critical customer mission

Responsibilities:

Design, optimize, and enhance cloud-based architectures to support ESS operational requirements.
Creating scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that enable rapid deployment and customization of engagement infrastructure across diverse mission scenarios.
Lead planning and implementation for migration of on-prem capabilities into the AWS cloud
Customize capabilities to align with engagement scope, technical, and operational parameters
Develop automation frameworks to streamline provisioning and deployment processes
Create and maintain infrastructure-as-code templates and documentation
Ensure architecture supports rapid reconfiguration for dynamic mission needs
Implement security controls including encryption, namespace obfuscation, and hardened configurations
Collaborate with DevOps engineers to enhance CI/CD pipelines
Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies to improve operational capabilities
Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to implementation teams
Support troubleshooting of complex architectural issues during active operations

Requirements

Required Skills:

U.S. Citizenship
Active Secret clearance, TS/SCI preferred
Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
5+ years of experience designing cloud architectures, preferably on AWS
8+ years of directly relevant experience
Strong expertise in AWS services including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, and CloudFormation
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
Deep understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements
Proven ability to design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions
Strong documentation and technical communication skills
Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Desired Skills:

Experience designing solutions for cybersecurity or incident response operations
Knowledge of multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures
Experience with Splunk
Experience migrating on-prem legacy systems to a cloud environment
Experience with Azure and Entra
Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS)
Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST)
Background in system administration or DevOps

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Desired Certifications:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Benefits

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include

Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic Life
Health Saving Account
401K matching
Three weeks of PTO/Sick
11 Paid Holidays
Pre-Approved Online Training

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