AWS Cloud Architect

The application deadline and start date are subject to change based on the status of the contract.  Applications will be accepted through expiration date or until the position is filled.  If the contract is not awarded, this position may not be filled.

Koniag Technology Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to serve as a technical subject matter expert supporting enterprise-level cloud architecture, strategy, design, and implementation. The ideal candidate is a seasoned technical leader with a deep passion for cloud technologies, DevSecOps methodologies, and automation — committed to delivering secure, scalable, and highly available solutions for our government customers. This position requires an Active Secret Clearance or higher. 

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

The AWS Cloud Architect will act as the primary technical SME for AWS architecture, strategy, design, and ongoing support across enterprise programs. This individual will be responsible for designing and delivering secure, scalable, and highly available cloud and hybrid cloud solutions while working closely with government customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional technical teams. Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for AWS architecture, strategy, design, and support across enterprise programs and customer environments.
• Design and implement security-driven AWS enterprise architectures, including enterprise systems, service-oriented architectures (SOA), and interoperability frameworks.
• Provide architectural expertise in the design of services and systems supporting customer applications, including service specifications, integration specifications, and associated DevSecOps models.
• Architect high-performing, flexible, scalable, and highly available enterprise systems leveraging AWS Cloud Native and Hybrid Cloud architectures.
• Lead the development and implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as HashiCorp Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation within non-containerized environments.
• Build and maintain fully automated CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, GitLab CI, or comparable YAML-based CI/CD pipeline tools, with a strong focus on IaC deployments.
• Develop and maintain Bash and/or Python scripts to support automation, deployment, and infrastructure management tasks.
• Identify constraints and bottlenecks across engineering lifecycles and implement automation solutions to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Present complex system and component architectures in clear, concise language to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and automation across technical teams.
• Operate within Agile development environments, applying methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of cloud architecture with organizational security requirements and government compliance standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and infrastructure teams on architecture best practices and DevSecOps principles.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least 10 years of experience providing technical and/or management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments involving DevSecOps and technical architectures.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS) for enterprise architecture and design.
• At least 5 years of experience developing non-containerized DevSecOps solutions, including Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD Pipelines, and Bash and/or Python scripting.
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate certification.
• Active Secret Clearance or higher.

Desired:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification.
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional certification.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Exceptional communication skills in English — both written and oral — with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience architecting and scaling flexible, highly available, and secure enterprise systems in AWS.
• Deep expertise in AWS Cloud Native and Hybrid Cloud architectures.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code development using HashiCorp Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation.
• Experience building and managing fully automated CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, GitLab CI, or comparable YAML-based pipeline tools.
• Strong Bash and/or Python scripting skills for automation, deployment, and infrastructure management.
• Experience with enterprise-level architecture in the cloud, including service-oriented architectures and interoperability frameworks.
• Proven ability to identify engineering lifecycle bottlenecks and implement automation-driven solutions.
• Experience working in Agile development environments, specifically utilizing Scrum, Kanban, and Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies.
• Ability to design and communicate system and component architectures in simple, clear language for diverse audiences.
• Commitment to building a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement through automation.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Experience working in a federal government IT environment.
• AWS certifications, preferably AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional and/or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional.
• Familiarity with containerized environments and container orchestration platforms such as Amazon ECS, Amazon EKS, or Docker.
• Experience with additional CI/CD toolsets such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodeBuild.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles and federal security compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-53).
• Experience with AWS security services such as AWS IAM, AWS Security Hub, AWS GuardDuty, and AWS Config.
• Familiarity with additional IaC tools such as Ansible or Pulumi.
• Knowledge of single sign-on (SSO) concepts using SAML and OAuth2, including AWS IAM Identity Center (formerly AWS SSO).
• Experience with AWS Organizations and multi-account architecture strategies.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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