Cloud Architect

ECS is seeking a Cloud Architect to work in our Fairfax, VA office.

Job Description:

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We focus on people, values, and purpose. Every day, our 4000 employees provide their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the U.S. Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.

We are a rapidly growing company that considers our employees and teams to be our most important assets. Our team environment provides opportunities for growth to individuals who are motivated to excel. We are situated in Merrifield, VA - well positioned for most commutes within the Northern Virginia area. We also offer opportunities for telework and have some of the most interesting and advanced IT business in the DC area. Our growing program works with the most forward leaning technologies and extraordinary customers who are thought and action leaders in within the AI/ML domain. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to the right person for this key position.

Job Description:

ECS is seeking a Cloud Architect to work in a hybrid remote / on-site capacity in our Fairfax, VA office (~3 business days per week, at the Project Manager's direction). The Cloud Architect will work as part of a team responsible for designing, developing, and installing a DoD Mission Partner network enclave's Cloud infrastructure, and has in depth knowledge of AWS service offerings and alternatives. The Cloud Architect will work in a demanding, high-energy environment that requires innovative solutions to network, hardware, software, and operational challenges, and will report directly to the Program Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Work within the project team to design, build, implement, and maintain multi-component, cloud-based and hybrid solutions which meet DoD customer and security requirements.
• Identify enterprise and customer-specific issues and develop and implement innovative solutions.
• Architect, design, implement, and maintain Cloud solutions and new capabilities in AWS and/or Azure.
• Leverage a variety of automation, instance, and/or container, orchestration, security, and native/non-native Cloud services for large DoD program(s).
• Provide objective solution design recommendations and feedback for multi-hybrid systems and integration utilizing existing and emerging Cloud technologies.
• Install, configure, maintain, update, manage, and refine information systems.
• Ensure system components maintain compliance with DoD requirements.
• Support functional, interoperability, and security testing.
• Analyze systems for potential performance or security problems.
• Participate in technical incident response and security assessment activities.
• Provide knowledge transfer to team members and clients as needed.
• Coordinate and/or provide support for all enclave applications and operations.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

Required Skills:

• U.S. citizenship required per contract.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to work in a hybrid, on-site/remote capacity in Fairfax, VA (~3 days in office).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Computer Security, or other Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) discipline.
• 6 years of experience designing, engineering, and deploying infrastructure systems and services within cloud environments.
• 6 years of experience and proficiency working with Amazon Web Services' cloud services and technologies including, but not limited to: EC2, Storage concepts (S3, RDS, EBS), EKS, VPC, and Security Groups / IAM.
• Experience working with DoD networks, or similar organizations and/or customers / performers.
• DoD 8570 Compliant, minimum IAT Level II (e.g., CompTIA Security or higher); current, or achieved within 45 calendar days of employment.
• Ability to travel locally to Falls Church, VA, as needed, for weekly customer site support.
• Ability to travel both CONUS and OCONUS throughout the duration of the effort ( 10%).
• Experience in reading and interpreting system infrastructure diagrams.
• Proficiency in creating architecture diagrams and systems integration mapping.
• Proficiency in developing, engineering, and deploying Docker and Kubernetes-based containerized solutions.
• Proficiency in supporting Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity in designing Microsoft Active Directory ecosystem solutions (e.g. AD/ADFS/AD Connect, EntraID).
• Proficiency with Cloud networking and troubleshooting (e.g., IP networking, VPNs, DNS, and load balancing).
• Solid understanding of Firewalls, NAT, SSL/TLS, etc.
• Experience in one or more automation languages (e.g. Ansible, Terraform, Cloud Formation, BASH, PowerShell).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to expertly balance multiple, competing priorities and execute accordingly.

Desired Skills:

Preference shown to candidates with:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Computer Security, or related STEM discipline.
• Experience with DevSecOps frameworks.
• Experience using big data tools, cloud or on-prem.
• Infrastructure as Code experience (Ansible, Chef, Terraform, Puppet).
• AWS certification(s): AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate/Professional preferred.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Familiar with DOD Architecture Framework (DODAF) and design.
• Hands-on experience working with Atlassian's Jira and Confluence.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800 employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.