Senior Cloud Infrastructure Architect
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Job Description
Lead the implementation of containerized infrastructure to support a major defense modernization initiative. As the Senior Infrastructure Architect youll design implement and manage Kubernetes environments enabling the transformation of missioncritical applications within the UWS ecosystem. Youll establish and evolve a robust Platform as a Service (PaaS) ecosystem that forms the foundation for this significant modernization effort. Your expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration will create infrastructure optimized for performance security and scalability in support of national defense priorities.
A critical aspect of your role will be guiding the migration process from legacy workloads to containerized environments. Youll develop migration strategies design containerization approaches and implement the infrastructure pathways that enable successful transitions for critical defense applications. While your primary focus is infrastructure architecture familiarity with software development concepts would be advantageous as you navigate the complexities of containerizing legacy systems. Youll manage containerized environments and cloudnative deployment platforms that directly impact the effectiveness of essential defense systems ensuring seamless operation throughout the modernization journey.
Join our team in Manassas VA with a flexible hybrid work arrangement. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on national security while developing your expertise in advanced cloud transformation within the defense sector
Strategic Leadership & Innovation
Architect NextGeneration Infrastructure Design and implement cuttingedge infrastructure solutions across cloud onpremises and hybrid environments that scale seamlessly and futureproof your organizations technology foundation.
Drive Infrastructure Modernization Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing systems and processes delivering strategic recommendations that enhance automation efficiency and orchestration while supporting application modernization initiatives.
Provide Technical Leadership Deliver architectural guidance that aligns infrastructure solutions with both business objectives and technical requirements while mentoring team members and developing longterm strategic roadmaps.
Foster CrossFunctional Collaboration Work closely with both business stakeholders and technical teams to deeply understand requirements and deliver infrastructure solutions that enable innovation and sustainable growth.
Technical Implementation & Management
Orchestrate Kubernetes Excellence Deploy configure and manage RKE2 Kubernetes clusters across the entire environment pipeline ensuring consistent performance from development through production.
Enable Application Transformation Support the strategic migration of legacy applications to modern containerized environments unlocking new capabilities and efficiencies.
Resolve Complex Challenges Apply deep technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve sophisticated infrastructure issues that impact business operations.
Security & Resilience
Design Resilient Systems Create and implement comprehensive strategies for high availability business continuity and disaster recovery that leverage industryleading practices and technologies.
Champion Security and Compliance Evaluate and implement robust security frameworks that protect critical assets while ensuring regulatory compliance across all infrastructure components.
Technology Evaluation & Advancement
Validate Emerging Technologies Lead technology evaluations and proofofconcept projects that rigorously test new tools and platforms before enterprisewide deployment ensuring optimal investment decisions.
Accelerate Innovation Through Prototyping Spearhead rapid prototyping initiatives that quickly validate infrastructure solutions against rigorous performance scalability and reliability standards.
Qualifications :
Active Secret or TopSecret Clearance.
10 years of experience architecting and implementing enterprisegrade infrastructure solutions.
Demonstrated expertise with cloud platforms (Azure AWS GCP) and multicloud strategies.
Proficiency with infrastructureascode tools including Terraform Ansible and
Crossplane.Experience building and optimizing GitLabCI pipelines for infrastructure
automation.Deep knowledge of Kubernetes distributions (RKE2 OpenShift) and container
orchestration practices.Proven experience leading enterprise backup and disaster recovery initiatives.
Working knowledge of cloudnative storage solutions such as Longhorn.
Strong Linux administration skills particularly with RHEL environments.
Experience implementing comprehensive observability solutions using Prometheus Grafana Loki and related tools.
Ability to establish and enforce security policies through tools like Open Policy Agent.
Knowledge of identity management solutions such as Keycloak.
Experience managing artifact repositories including Artifactory and Harbor Registry.
Familiarity with Kubernetes application deployment tools including KustomizeHelm and ArgoCD.
Strong technical documentation skills with attention to detail.
Advanced understanding of networking concepts including VLANs SDN and load balancing strategies.
Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into resilient infrastructure
solutions.Current CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) or CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer) certification.
Software development experience in C and/or Java.
CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist) certification.
Experience guiding legacy workload containerization initiatives.
Preferred
- Software development experience in C and/or Java.
- CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist) certification.
- Experience guiding legacy workload containerization initiatives.
Additional Information :
We Value:
- Drive: Passion and energy to implement quality technical solutions. Selfmotivation and intellectual curiosity
- Commitment to Quality: Passion to conceive and produce worldclass solutions that drive realworld value for the customer
- Customer Focus: Consultative approach to solving problems for customers. Expectations management.
- Communication: Superior communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate problems solutions risks rewards etc. (written and verbal)
- Technical Skills: Love for technology. You have to be inherently passionate about technology.
- Business Acumen: Technology ultimately is used to enable the business. We look for people who understand how the businesses can be enabled through their technical solutions
What we offer:
- Ability to make a noticeable difference for the organization and our customers
- Tremendous growth opportunity by becoming part of a rapidly growing organization. Its not your tenure but what you can bring to the table that defines how your career will be shaped. You control your growth.
- Complex but interesting challenges to improve the depth and breadth of your technical and business skills. Our consultants are business technologists and understand how technology drives business.
- Competitive pay and benefits
Oteemo is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. We evaluate qualified applicants on merit and business needs and not on race color religion creed gender sexual orientation national origin ancestry age disability genetic information marital status veteran status or any other factor protected by law. Oteemo complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled employees.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
