Cloud Solutions Architect (Expert)

Design the cloud solutions that power tomorrow's mission capabilities. NS2 Mission is seeking an Expert Cloud Solutions Architect to support a our team in the Northern VA area. In this role, you'll design, develop, and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures that support mission-critical applications and enterprise services. Working closely with engineering teams, you'll help define cloud strategy, modernize application deployments, and deliver innovative solutions across secure commercial cloud environments. If you're passionate about cloud architecture, automation, and enabling next-generation mission capabilities, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures supporting enterprise mission applications.
• Architect, develop, and deploy applications within secure commercial cloud environments.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, and technical leadership to develop cloud-native solutions.
• Develop automation and scripting solutions to streamline cloud deployments and operational processes.
• Leverage enterprise cloud services to improve application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Utilize source control, knowledge management, and collaboration tools to support software development and engineering best practices.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend architectural improvements that enhance mission capabilities.
• Support technical planning, system modernization, and cloud migration initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Expert-level experience designing and implementing cloud-based architectures.
• 5+ years of experience building compute architectures within Top Secret or Secret commercial cloud environments.
• 5+ years of experience developing and deploying applications within secure commercial cloud environments.
• 3+ years of experience scripting with Python, Ruby, or other scripting languages.
• Experience using modern software development and collaboration tools, including GitHub, GitLab, Jira, and Confluence.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, application deployment, and enterprise cloud services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience productionizing AI/ML, analytics, or data science solutions for enterprise environments.
• Experience deploying deep learning or GPU-enabled workloads in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with deployment automation, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud orchestration technologies.

Position Clearance Requirement:

TS/SCI with an FSP

Salary and Benefits Information:

The salary range for this position is $163,993.00 to $220,943.00. The proposed range is intended as a general guideline. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, location, and contractual considerations and may fall outside of the stated range. We offer a great benefits package designed to support you and your family. View our benefits information here: https://sapns2.com/ns2-mission-careers/ Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S security clearance which requires U.S citizenship. We win with inclusion NS2 Mission’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At NS2 Mission, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world. NS2 Mission is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with NS2 Mission and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: NS2Mission.Careers@sapns2.com. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.