Cloud Architect - Reston, United States - Gridiron IT

Gridiron IT Reston, United States

1 week ago

Description

Gridiron IT is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to support a federal program in Reston, VA.

Responsibilities

The Senior Cloud Architect will:

Provide subject matter expertise in the areas of cloud, network, and security architectures and technologies
Provide technical oversight in the development of enterprise security architecture solutions
Lead technical engagement to assess clients' business and technical objectives, determine deliverables, evaluate risks, and recommend implementation approaches
Lead the development of cyber security architecture
- Design the deployment of enterprise COTS IT security solutions into geographically dispersed data centers
- Incorporate designs into an organizations existing enterprise architecture
- Align standards, frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy
- Create solutions that balance business requirements with information and cyber security requirements
- Design and document how data will flow across an organization's enterprise architecture in order to meet system requirements
- Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements
- Ensure that designs are effective in delivering cyber security data and information to risk management dashboards
- Ensure ManTech and DHS CDM policies and procedures are followed via audits and other inspection mechanisms
- When possible leverage cloud native solutions, serverless compute (SaaS/PaaS), and other innovative elements of systems design
- Lead and/or support the development of solution product costs for procurement
Work internally to develop strategic plans for architecture, engineering, integration, and dashboard
Report and provide feedback to senior management as required
Document, manage, and report on project risks and opportunities
Assist in rectifying issues and improving service in faltering/failing projects
Identify and communicate current and emerging security threats
Engauge with vendors of industry best in breed cyber security tools to evaluate their effectiveness in satisfying established requirements
Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies to enable innovative solution design
Regularly brief corporate leadership and government officials on designs in a way understandable to both technical and non-technical audiences
Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of enterprise IT Architecture experience, combined with 5 years of hands-on enterprise IT engineering experience
Experience implementing technical solutions using COTS or cloud native tools in complex cloud-based, on-premises, and hybrid environments. Demonstrated experience:
- Understanding of how to size and scale solutions depending on the use case need
- Architecting, designing, engineering, integrating, configuring, and deploying COTS solutions
- Understanding of 2 or more of these IT/Security functions; asset management, vulnerability management, identity and access management, network security, and data protection.
- Leading enterprise IT solution activities from conceptual design to deployment and sustainment
- Problem solving ability when guiding the engineering implementation of architectural designs
- Understanding the data sets or information provided by COTS tools in support of the needs of the organization
- Understanding of Cloud Access Security Brokers, Cloud Security Posture Management, and Cloud Asset Management technologies.
- Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and solutions
Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef and DevOps practices
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as CloudFormation, TerraForm, Azure ARM templates
Understanding of networking concepts such as subnetting, access control lists, firewalls, OSI model, and tunneling
Minimum of 5 years of experience architecting or engineering in Federal Government networks
Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting an ISSO/ISSM in the development of Security Authorization requirements by providing technical expertise of system implementation. Includes providing technical evidence in support of A&A processes. Includes experience with NIST RMF
Demonstrated experience in security solution design using existing as well as emerging technologies to deliver enterprise solutions
Must be able to articulate emerging cybersecurity, Cloud, or other IT technology trends
Strong understanding of industry best practices related to the implementation of cybersecurity tools, information security policy, NIST, and FISMA controls
Ability to research, learn, and excel at new technologies on short time scales
Experience collaborating with Federal clients to mature operational processes, reduce redundancies, and develop innovative solutions
Experience understanding organizational needs, proposing solutions, and managing project execution efforts designed to deliver overall program benefits for Government Agencies
Demonstrated experience in problem resolution and risk management, ensuring customer satisfaction in the delivery of medium to large projects
Experience in conducting assessments of an Enterprise by reviewing technical documentation, conducting interviews and workshops to identify gaps and develop tailored solutions
Bachelor's degree in a technical field
Must hold cloud certification Azure Architect, AWS Architect, Google Cloud Architect
Must hold a security certification: CISSP, CEH, CCIE, CCSP, Security+, CCNA/CCNP Security, CISA, VCP, GSE, SCNA, GCIH, and/or GLSC highly desirable

Additional Skills

Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts
Microsoft Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
JIRA experience

Security/Clearance Requirements

Must be a US citizen and pass a background investigation
Able to obtain and maintain a DHS Suitability/Entry on Duty (EOD
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance desired

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