Cloud Solutions Architect

Goldbelt Nighthawk develops and implements comprehensive solutions for problem spaces including computer security, Cloud implementations and migration, scalable architectures, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and network /data center operations. Specializing in incident response at the local and enterprise-wide levels as well as forensic analysis, our personnel deliver threat analysis and reporting while implementing solutions based on mature planning and development practices.

• Provide guidance on Secure Computing Architecture, Cloud Brokerage Services, Shared Security Services Management, Cloud Security Support Services, Cloud Governance, Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) coordination, Departmental Cloud/Hybrid certification
• Provide leadership/participation in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles in the development of workflows, task accomplishment and implementation/management of cloud services
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and training for government personnel as a normal part of daily operations
• Incorporate Security Controls Continuous Monitoring and Risk Management Framework (RMF) NIST SP 800-37, Security Risk Impact Analysis, Monitoring, and Reporting
• Be cognizant of Vulnerability Management including Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) closures
• Promote an environment of continuous process improvement, learning and team collaboration

• Excellent customer service, organizational, and technical writing skills
• Ability to clearly communicate with senior government staff
• Ability to articulate complex concepts using plain language to maximize understanding at all levels of the organization
• Ability to de-escalate any technical issues and quickly enable rapid resolution
• Proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with information Security and Assurance Principles and associated supporting technologies
• Familiarity with commercial, FEDRAMP High/ DoD Impact Level 2, 4, and 5 Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud offerings
• Familiarity with Web Server, Application Server, and Database components in Oracle and Microsoft toolsets
• Familiarity with IaC such as AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, and Terraform
• Familiarity with Secure SDLC and CI/CD
• Familiarity with Networking and related device experience
• Familiarity with Containerization Orchestration such as ECS and EKS
• Familiarity with firewall and other security stack tools included in security stack toolsets such as: CISCO Firepower, Juniper SRX VPN and Palo Alto firewalls

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Computing Environment Certification - AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate
• Information Assurance Technical II (IAT-2) qualification - CompTIA Sec+
• Successful T5 or T5R investigation for Privileged Access (Top Secret Clearance equivalent eligibility)
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the following areas:
  
  • DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
  • Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF)
  • DoD Authority to Operate (ATO)
  • DoD Zero Trust
  • Proven success with application refactoring
  • Proven success in large, complex, enterprise level cloud environments
  • Network cloud architecture development
  • DoD information system development processes
  • Configuration and change management

• AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking
• AWS Certified Security
• Experience in Machine Learning and Generative AI
• Relevant AWS/Azure certification
• Understanding of, and experience with enterprise service migration
• Additional IAT-2 qualifications: CAP, CISSP, CISM, GSEC, GCIH, or GSLC