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Job Description
Work Environment: Hybrid
Clearance Required: Secret
Knowesis Inc. is seeking a forward-thinking Cloud Architect to lead the design implementation and optimization of secure cloud infrastructure supporting the DoD OIGs Office of the CIO. This role is central to the agencys digital transformation ensuring that cloud solutions are scalable resilient and compliant with federal cybersecurity and data governance standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep cloud expertise strategic vision and a collaborative mindset to support mission-critical operations across classified and unclassified environments.
To be eligible for this position candidates must possess U.S. Citizenship without the need for sponsorship both now and in the future. Applicants without proof of U.S. Citizenship will not be considered due to the positions security clearance requirements.
The DoD OIG mission is to detect and deter fraud waste and abuse in DoD programs and operations; promote the economy efficiency and effectiveness of the DoD; and help ensure ethical conduct throughout the DoD. The DoD OIG keeps the Secretary of Defense and the Congress informed of fraud waste abuse and program deficiencies identified through its oversight work. The DoD OIGs administrative and criminal investigators auditors evaluators and support staff operate globally conducting investigations audits evaluations and mission support activities to accomplish the DoD OIGs mission. The DoD OIG OCIO is responsible for installing maintaining operating and supporting all DoD OIG Information Technology (IT) systems and communication capabilities for approximately 2000 end users and over 60 locations around the globe. Due to the independence of the DoD OIG the OCIO provides the full spectrum of IT services necessary to support the OIG mission including database support storage management transition management application services mobile device management IT asset management domain services network transport and service desk.
The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Architect and implement secure cloud solutions using Azure Government AWS GovCloud or other approved platforms
- Lead cloud migration efforts including application rehosting refactoring and modernization
- Develop and maintain cloud governance frameworks aligned with DoD NIST and FedRAMP standards
- Collaborate with cybersecurity infrastructure and application teams to ensure secure integration and data flow
- Define and enforce cloud architecture standards tagging policies and cost optimization strategies
- Support RMF documentation system accreditation and compliance with DISA STIGs
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers and support staff
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to support mission agility
- Create and maintain architecture diagrams deployment templates and operational documentation
- Report regularly to Knowesis and government stakeholders on cloud posture risks and performance
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university in computer science information systems information technology Engineering or related technical field.
- Minimum 8 years IT experience with at least 5 years experience focused on cloud infrastructure design implementation and management
- Minimum 3 years experience managing hybrid cloud environments integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure cloud services
- Minimum 3 years experience managing cloud infrastructure supporting 1000 users across multiple geographic locations
- Minimum 2 years experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementation using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates Bicep or Terraform
- Minimum 2 years experience with cloud migration projects to include virtual machine migration from on-premises to Azure and technical expertise in Azure cloud services
- Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in computer science information systems information technology Engineering or related technical field preferred.
- Prior experience supporting federal or DoD environment
- Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II
- Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
- Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
- Information Technology Information Library (ITIL) v3 or later
Benefits:
- Health (PPO & HDHP) Paid Time Off
- Company Paid STD & LTD and Basic Life Insurance
- 401k Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Multiple Voluntary Products
Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
Employment Type
Full-Time
