Cloud Architect

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

UI
Microsoft
Tier 1
Recruiting
Training
Partnership
Data Governance
Security Clearance
Fraud
Auditing
Communication
Spectrum
IT Service Management
Database
Storage Management
Transition Management
Mobile Device Management
IT Asset Management
Network
Service Desk
Amazon Web Services
Code Refactoring
FedRAMP
Collaboration
Cyber Security
Data Flow
Cloud Architecture
Optimization
RMF
Risk Management Framework
Regulatory Compliance
STIG
IT Management
Mentorship
Emerging Technologies
Documentation
Reporting
Management
IaaS
ARM
Terraform
Virtual Machines
Migration
Cloud Computing
Computer Science
Information Systems
DoD
Information Assurance
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
Information Technology
ITIL
PPO
Life Insurance

Job Details

CCS Global Tech is a rapidly growing Information Technology company with a diverse portfolio of technology products and services and a large network of industry partnerships. With over 22 years of being a successful business with a global talent pool and presence, CCS is a certified Microsoft Gold Partner and specializes in delivering expert Microsoft based solutions for technical and business needs. We have been recognized by Inc. 500 Magazine as one of the fastest growing small companies in the Unites States.
we are a Tier 1 vendor for the City and County of San Francisco for Cloud Services, Staffing Services and Training Services. For this multi-year opportunity with a diverse set of needs to address, we are currently focusing on establishing partnerships with individuals as well as companies who can help us enhance our overall service portfolio, cut lead times, and ultimately help us deliver successfully. We currently hold sizable Government accounts in the San Francisco bay area including City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County.
We take great pride in our global reach and local influence. Your experience alongside our highly skilled and talented internal team who guide you along the way, offers key insights into what helps you stand out in a competitive job market.
If you are a partner company, please submit resumes with contact information of your own W2 Consultants only. Submitted consultants are expected to have excellent communication skills.

Seeking a forward-thinking Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of secure cloud infrastructure supporting the DoD OIG's Office of the CIO. This role is central to the agency's 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 position's 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 OIG's administrative and criminal investigators, auditors, evaluators, and support staff operate globally, conducting investigations, audits, evaluations, and mission support activities to accomplish the DoD OIG's 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:

  • Bachelor's 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 1,000+ 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:

  • Master's 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

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