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Cloud Architect
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. The Cloud Architect will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of Development, Pre-Production, and Production cloud environments for the CODIS Unit. This role is responsible for shaping a robust, secure, and scalable multi-cloud infrastructure to support the evolving needs of forensic DNA applications, ensuring seamless operations across various cloud platforms and delivering high-availability services to the forensic community. Responsibilities: Active Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance) Architect, implement, and support secure and scalable cloud environments (Development, Pre-Production, Production) for CODIS applications. Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation using Azure DevOps, Terraform, and related toolchains. Oversee deployment and orchestration of containerized microservices leveraging Kubernetes and Docker. Integrate and configure key cloud-native tools and services including RabbitMQ, Keycloak, Linkerd, NGINX, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, and more. Collaborate with software engineering and operations teams to support application development and system reliability. Ensure efficient and secure use of cloud resources in both Azure and AWS, following best practices for cloud service provisioning, cost management, and governance. Provide expertise in cloud networking, identity management, and infrastructure security for all phases of solution delivery. Oversee migration and interoperability between on-premise, cloud, and hybrid architectures. Support monitoring, performance tuning, disaster recovery planning, and incident response for cloud environments. Maintain up-to-date documentation for cloud architectures and operations procedures. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related discipline. 5+ years of experience as a cloud architect or similar role designing and operating complex cloud platforms. Experience in highly regulated, mission-critical, or government technology environments. CODIS experience supporting law enforcement or government forensic informatics projects. Expertise with Azure DevOps 2022, Visual Studio 2022, and Git for Windows. Prior experience deploying and managing microservices with Kubernetes and Docker. Familiarity with API development/management using Swagger. Experience with Keycloak for authentication and access management. Skilled in RabbitMQ messaging, Linkerd service mesh, and NGINX for traffic management. Experience with frontend and full-stack technologies including Blazor. Proficient in search infrastructure using Elasticsearch or OpenSearch. Software development expertise in .NET, C#, JavaScript, and Java (SpringBoot framework). Proficient in infrastructure as code via Terraform. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain components in AWS and manage resources in Azure. Database experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2019. Strong operational background in Linux environments. Data interchange and schema skills with XML/XSD and JSON. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills. Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $129,800.00/Yr. - USD $216,700.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. The Cloud Architect will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of Development, Pre-Production, and Production cloud environments for the CODIS Unit. This role is responsible for shaping a robust, secure, and scalable multi-cloud infrastructure to support the evolving needs of forensic DNA applications, ensuring seamless operations across various cloud platforms and delivering high-availability services to the forensic community. Responsibilities: Active Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance) Architect, implement, and support secure and scalable cloud environments (Development, Pre-Production, Production) for CODIS applications. Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation using Azure DevOps, Terraform, and related toolchains. Oversee deployment and orchestration of containerized microservices leveraging Kubernetes and Docker. Integrate and configure key cloud-native tools and services including RabbitMQ, Keycloak, Linkerd, NGINX, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, and more. Collaborate with software engineering and operations teams to support application development and system reliability. Ensure efficient and secure use of cloud resources in both Azure and AWS, following best practices for cloud service provisioning, cost management, and governance. Provide expertise in cloud networking, identity management, and infrastructure security for all phases of solution delivery. Oversee migration and interoperability between on-premise, cloud, and hybrid architectures. Support monitoring, performance tuning, disaster recovery planning, and incident response for cloud environments. Maintain up-to-date documentation for cloud architectures and operations procedures. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related discipline. 5+ years of experience as a cloud architect or similar role designing and operating complex cloud platforms. Experience in highly regulated, mission-critical, or government technology environments. CODIS experience supporting law enforcement or government forensic informatics projects. Expertise with Azure DevOps 2022, Visual Studio 2022, and Git for Windows. Prior experience deploying and managing microservices with Kubernetes and Docker. Familiarity with API development/management using Swagger. Experience with Keycloak for authentication and access management. Skilled in RabbitMQ messaging, Linkerd service mesh, and NGINX for traffic management. Experience with frontend and full-stack technologies including Blazor. Proficient in search infrastructure using Elasticsearch or OpenSearch. Software development expertise in .NET, C#, JavaScript, and Java (SpringBoot framework). Proficient in infrastructure as code via Terraform. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain components in AWS and manage resources in Azure. Database experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2019. Strong operational background in Linux environments. Data interchange and schema skills with XML/XSD and JSON. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills. Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $129,800.00/Yr. - USD $216,700.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status