Cloud Solutions Architect

J5 Consulting is a Maryland based company established in 2006 to provide computing and consulting services for government and commercial entities. Our services improve Information System networking performance and compliance and protect electronic assets from loss and compromise. We welcome your application to receive consideration for the following position.

Introduction
The Sponsor's office serves as an accelerator to the organization's mission through strategic investments, training, data science, commercial engagement, and data orchestration. The Sponsor requires a highly skilled individual to design, develop, and implement secure and efficient systems and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in system engineering, cybersecurity, and data management, combined with excellent technical skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role involves providing hands on support and guidance to senior USG leadership on emerging technologies and developing innovative solutions.
 

Required Skills and Demonstrated Experience:  

• Demonstrated experience in system engineering, managing, and optimizing complex IT systems and infrastructure, particularly within cloud environments such as Azure and AWS.
• Demonstrated experience architecting and deploying solutions within cloud platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Demonstrated experience in system security, including implementation of security measures and conducting comprehensive risk assessments.
• Demonstrated experience securing systems in compliance with established guidelines, e.g., NIST standards, including experience with compliance and accreditation processes such as Authority to Operate (ATO) and Authorization to Deploy (ATD).
• Demonstrated experience in data management, including secure data transfer and ingestion, as well as handling large-scale data sets while maintaining high standards of data integrity and security.
• Demonstrated experience using data orchestration and lifecycle management tools to optimize data processes and integration across various platforms.
• Demonstrated experience presenting and translating complex technical information into clear and concise language for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience or familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) concepts, demonstrating exposure to related integration methodologies in systems engineering.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining secure communications channels and network infrastructure to support mission-critical operations.

Highly Desired Skills and Demonstrated Experience: 

• Demonstrated experience with Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes, including familiarity with the steps required to secure and maintain system accreditations and authorizations.
• Demonstrated experience participating in security assessments and contributing to the development of assessment artifacts and documentation.
• Demonstrated experience with Python scripting for automation, system management tasks, and developing custom scripts to streamline operations within complex IT environments.
• Demonstrated experience with Windows PowerShell scripting for automating administrative tasks, managing systems, and maintaining secure configurations across multiple platforms.
• Demonstrated experience with strong communication skills, with demonstrated experience working effectively with cross-functional teams, including both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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US Citizenship:

• This position requires US Citizenship. Verification of US Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements will be confirmed.

Security Clearance:

• The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.
• Clearance Verification: This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.

Travel: 

• This position is expected to be onsite. The position will be located within the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA).   Local travel/POV will be on an as needed basis, within the local place of performance.