Cloud Architect

If you are passionate about technology, have an active TS/SCI clearance, and want to build a successful career in Cloud, Cyber, and Machine Learning, Ampsight is interested in you We are looking for a Senior Cloud Architect with an active TS/SCI clearance based in the Washington, DC metro area. The Architect will work on a high-performance agile team with other talented Engineers, Architects, and Data Scientists to design/ integrate systems, create cutting-edge solutions optimized for Amazon Web Services (AWS), provide hands-on Cloud analytics and Machine Learning consulting services to defense and intelligence customers in the federal government. Candidates that possess a solid understanding of AWS services and solutions who have years of hands-on experience creating secure, resilient, and elastic systems for AWS and C2S/C2E are preferred.Preferred QualificationsSolid experience designing, configuring, and optimizing AWS Cloud infrastructureA deep understanding of security principlesExtensive experience leading troubleshooting, capacity planning, systems analysis, and performance analysis activities5+ years of experience with Linux/Unix developmentExtensive experience writing production-quality code in multiple languages (+1 for Scala, Python, Go or any functional language)Experience with DevOpsIn-depth knowledge of infrastructure operations and principlesExperience designing systems architecture to achieve the right balance of performance, risk, and costSolid written and oral communication skillsA desire to lead, mentor, and coach EngineersExperience leading agile development teamsAt least one AWS certificationResponsibilitiesConducting architecture trade studies, assessments, and prototypingDeveloping Cloud architectures and solutionsConducting capability assessments and developing Cloud migration strategiesOptimizing systems and capabilities for performance and scale in AWS CloudLeading developers during implementationRequirementsUS citizenship required5+ years of experience designing and developing software systemsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (+1 for advanced degree)An active TS/SCI Security ClearanceWilling to go onsite as neededBenefitsStock options, our success is your successDiscretionary performance-based bonus(es)12 paid holidays per year20 days PTO per year401k plan with 4% match (assuming 5% employee contribution)Health care, dental, and vision with company contributionShort and long-term disabilityLife insuranceHybrid work model#J-18808-Ljbffr

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