Cloud Systems Architect

Overview

Position Title: Cloud Systems Architect

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Reports To: Program Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Summary:

As a Cloud Systems Architect, you are the visionary behind the digital infrastructure that powers our nation’s security. We are looking for a high-level strategist who can transform mission requirements into secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures. You won’t just be managing servers; you’ll be designing the future of cloud-native environments, ensuring that every component is optimized for performance and mission success.

This role will support and represent LufCo with our industry partners within the Ft. Meade market. At LufCo, you’ll do more than fill a role—you’ll help build what’s next. We offer a people-first, agile environment where your ideas are valued, your impact is visible, and your work directly supports meaningful, mission-driven outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Design: Lead the design and implementation of complex, large-scale cloud architectures within AWS, ensuring they meet rigorous mission and security standards.
• Strategic Migration: Architect and oversee the transition of legacy on-premises systems to cloud-native environments, utilizing best practices for refactoring and re-platforming.
• Cloud Governance: Define and implement cloud strategies including cost optimization, resource scaling, and automated security compliance.
• Innovation & Research: Stay at the forefront of emerging AWS services and cloud technologies, evaluating and integrating new tools to keep mission capabilities cutting-edge.
• Technical Leadership: Serve as the subject matter expert for cloud systems, providing mentorship to engineering teams and guiding technical decision-making for senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Computer Science, System Engineering, or a related discipline with 9+ years of professional experience.

OR

• 13+ years of professional experience in systems architecture or engineering in lieu of a degree.

Technical Skills: AWS Expertise: Extensive, hands-on experience designing and managing AWS Managed Services (including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and VPC).

• Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency in automation tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Security: Deep understanding of cloud security frameworks, identity management (IAM), and implementing STIGs in a cloud environment.
• Networking: Strong knowledge of cloud networking, including hybrid-cloud connectivity and load balancing.

Physical Requirements: Ability to travel as required.

• Standard office environment with occasional visits to client sites or labs.

Why Join Us?

• The LufCo Difference: Join a company that prioritizes the employee experience. We are a community of innovators who value flexibility, authentic connection, and the human element.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to critical national security initiatives. Your architectural decisions provide the backbone for real-world mission outcomes.
• Cutting-Edge Stack: Work with the full suite of AWS services and the latest in cloud automation and orchestration tools.
• Growth-Centric Culture: We invest in your professional journey. Enjoy opportunities for advanced AWS certifications, specialized training, and leadership development.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Salaries depend on labor category, years of experience, education, skills relevant to the position, and type of contract.
• Benefits: Including Paid Time Off; 401K Contribution and Employer Match; and Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Full Benefits List: https://www.lufburrow.com/careers

Position availability can vary due to dynamic, evolving contract needs. This job posting being active does not guarantee an immediately available position matching its description. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications and is subject to change based on company needs.

LufCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LufCo Employees: This position qualifies for up to a Gold Award level referral bonus. For more information, visit the Employee Portal.