Senior Cloud Architect (DoD / SETA)

Senior Cloud Architect (DoD / SETA) ** ** Position Overview Type: Full-Time Location: Colorado Springs, CO Travel: Some travel expected, <10% Clearance: Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required Summary/Objective Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our established and growing Huntsville-headquartered team. Essential Functions · Analyze and document government cloud strategies and architectural plans. · Collaborate with government stakeholders to translate mission requirements into technical concepts and design patterns. · Conduct analysis of alternatives and provide recommendations for cloud services from providers like AWS and Azure. · Provide technical oversight and review of cloud infrastructure designs and implementation plans from development contractors. · Analyze and advise on the use of infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) to ensure best practices. · Assess and advise on strategies for migrating on-premises applications and data to the cloud. · Ensure proposed cloud solutions adhere to DoD security policies, including the DoD Zero Trust Strategy and relevant Impact Level (IL) requirements. · Review and advise on the implementation and monitoring of security controls, including identity management, encryption, and network security. · Assist with the review and preparation of documentation for security assessments and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes. · Analyze and provide recommendations on Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enhance security and efficiency. · Promote the adoption of DevSecOps best practices across government and contractor teams. · As a SETA professional, provide unbiased technical advice, analysis, and recommendations to government leadership. · Review the work of development contractors to ensure alignment with architectural, security, and performance standards. · Mentor and advise government technical staff on emerging cloud technologies and best practices. Required Education and Experience · Education: Masters' in STEM related field from an accredited institution with 10 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / projects. o Acceptable alternative: Bachelor's degree with 15 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense- related or other complex, large DoD program / projects. · Works independently, as a team member, or leading teams / tasks, applying engineering rigor to solve engineering / scientific problems · Must possess the ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity What We Offer: · 401(k) Matching · Company Events · Dental Insurance · Employee Recognition Programs · Health Insurance · Life Insurance · Paid Time Off · Parental Leave · Performance Incentives · Student Loan Repayment · Tuition Reimbursement · Vision Insurance All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Salary range: $145,000 - $176,000