Cloud Architect III – Secure Cloud Strategy & Cybersecurity
Location: Maryland (On-site)
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance
Certifications Required: IAT II+ or IAM II+ (DoD 8570 Compliant)
Experience: 10+ years in secure cloud environments
Overview:
Do you thrive at the intersection of secure cloud architecture and enterprise-scale innovation? Quevera is seeking a future experienced Cloud Architect III to lead strategic cloud initiatives in a highly secure DoD environment. This is a critical role for a dynamic professional with deep expertise in cybersecurity compliance, hybrid cloud deployments, and multi-cloud architecture. Your work will directly support mission objectives, security assurance, and modernization efforts across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead architecture efforts for secure cloud environments, including on-prem, off-prem, and hybrid models
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and systems security analysis across cloud deployments in line with DoD cybersecurity requirements
- Serve as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for secure cloud solutions, ensuring compliance with NIST, DoD, and industry standards
- Support the evaluation and integration of Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs), including XaaS solutions across multiple providers
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud environments
- Apply deep understanding of commercial CSOs and work with cloud providers to ensure secure service adoption
- Maintain alignment with cybersecurity compliance frameworks, contributing to risk assessments, remediation plans, and audit support
- Participate in cloud strategy development, ensuring solutions are forward-thinking and meet operational, technical, and security goals
- Document architecture decisions, standards, and best practices for knowledge transfer and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications:
- BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience; one additional year may substitute for degree)
- 10+ years of relevant experience in secure cloud environments, with at least 5 years in systems security or engineering disciplines
- Active IAT II+ or IAM II+ certification (per DoD 8570 requirements)
- Proven experience in vulnerability analysis, system security assessments, and ISSM responsibilities within secure cloud settings
- Experience working across on-prem, off-prem, and hybrid cloud architectures
- Strong understanding of XaaS and commercial cloud offerings (CSOs)
- Familiarity with DoD security requirements, policies, and secure authorization processes
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Demonstrated success in complex, enterprise-wide IT environments
Why You Should Apply:
This is your opportunity to architect secure, mission-critical cloud solutions at the enterprise level. Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, security, and strategic execution. Your work will shape the next generation of DoD cloud infrastructure.
Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in secure cloud environments
- Active IAT II+ or IAM II+ certification
- Experience in vulnerability analysis and system security assessments
- Strong understanding of hybrid cloud architectures
- Excellent communication skills
What We Do
Quevera provides custom software engineering services across the entire spectrum of the software development lifecycle. We have extensive experience in partnering with our customers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the business problems presented to federal agencies, local governments, financial institutions, health care organizations and educators. Quevera is a company founded by a core group of technologists and business professionals who shared a revolutionary vision for how a software company could succeed while adhering to set of core values that governed its partnerships with its customers, employees and corporate partners. With over a century of combined experience in the government, intelligence and corporate sectors, we have the experience and technical know-how knowledge to first listen, understand and deliver innovative products and services designed to reach the core problem for unique business problems.
