Sr. Cloud Architect (4996)

As Sr. Cloud Architect, you’ll have extensive experience in cloud architecture, DevOps, and a deep understanding of cloud computing technologies and services. As a Lead Cloud Architect, you will be responsible for overseeing the migration of various applications and portfolio applications from their current environments to AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP cloud platforms hosted in FedRAMP and FedRAMP+ environments. You will be leading multiple cross-functional teams and mentoring other architects and developers to collaborate with stakeholders across different departments and external vendors to ensure a smooth and efficient migration process.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for other architects, engineers and technical resources.
• Lead comprehensive application analysis, proposing modernization and migration methods aligned with cloud native design principles, DoD standards and security requirements.
• Modernize applications according to Government direction, prioritizing SaaS and PaaS, ensuring compliance with security requirements and Agile/DevSecOps methodologies.
• Provide technical analysis of mission requirements for application and/or portfolio of applications migrations, aiming for synergy and cost reduction, and gaining broad stakeholder buy-in for the migration approach.
• Provide ongoing application operations, maintenance, enhancement, and cybersecurity support, adhering to Agile/DevSecOps principles and DoD guidelines.
• Support active knowledge sharing to application owners' sustainment vendors for operating migrated applications, utilizing online training and providing comprehensive documentation.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Possess an active and relevant baseline 8570.01 certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cloud architecture with public cloud providers (certificate preferred) such as AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP in FedRAMP and FedRAMP+ environments, and at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Minimum of 5 years in developing and deploying a variety of server-side applications and systems in a cloud environment and familiar with software development in a modern cloud stack.
• Strong familiarity with cloud migration, infrastructure, and security concepts into DOD authorized IL 2, 4/5, and 6 cloud environments across four Cloud Service Providers (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and Google Cloud Platform).
• Demonstrated experience leading DevOps teams and implemented automation practices and tools, such as Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and Git.
• Familiarity with data security requirements aligned with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), FISMA, NIST and/or FedRAMP compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and equivalent years of experience.

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

Don’t meet every single requirement? 

Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so, if you’re excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team

What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.

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