Software / Cloud Architect with Security Clearance

BreakPoint Labs is seeking a Software / Cloud Architect to manage and identify the program's high-level technical specifications in Fort Meade, Maryland. This role leads application design, cloud computing strategy, and the integration of software applications into a functioning system, with a strong focus on cloud-based infrastructure. Responsibilities include : - Manage and define high-level technical specifications for complex software applications, including defining overall system architecture, data models, and interface specifications. - Operate and maintain cloud-based infrastructure, including provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of cloud resources. - Ensure cloud security and compliance for all cloud resources. - Work with cloud-based infrastructure such as virtual machines, containerized systems (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing technologies. - Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, design documents, and technical guides. Required Experience : - 8 years of experience with multiple cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, and IBM Cloud. - 8 years of software engineering experience within a cloud environment. - Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks. - Experience with virtual machines, containers, and serverless computing. - Proven ability to build, manage, and automate CI / CD pipelines. -Strong practical knowledge of DevSecOps practices and integrating security into the development lifecycle. - Hands-on experience designing, provisioning and managing environments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform and / or CloudFormation. - Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or ECS. - Experience with DevOps pipelines, CI / CD tools, and monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, Grafana, etc. - Strong familiarity with operating and troubleshooting complex issues within cloud resources and interconnected systems. - Experience with multi-cloud / hybrid cloud environments. Certifications Required : Security Continuing Education (CE) [CompTIA] and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) [EC-Council], Cloud, CCSP Security Clearance Required : Top Secret / SCI w / CI Poly Education Required : Bachelor's Degree; Area(s) of Study Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering