A Cloud Architect designs a business' cloud computing strategy. Oversees application architecture and deployment in cloud environments. Integrates cloud applications with other applications. Acts as an advisor to the business on ongoing cloud management strategies.
Leverage project management skills to manage a client's integration with our services Debug software issues, investigate root causes, and recommend fixes Brief Program and/or Customer leadership; Communicate to clients and partners aspects of both the product and the implementation at the technical and functional level appropriate for the situation Implement, evolve, and support authentication, Single Sign On (SSO), Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), federation, and cloud infrastructure Implement methods, standards, and approaches for describing, analyzing, and documenting an organization's enterprise IT architecture Perform software testing or validation procedures, improving the procedures as needed Perform system integration and experience integrating services from different systems Help remove impediments and raise larger issues to the Program Leadership Feeding the CI/CD pipeline - requirements gathering through usability sessions
Requirements/Qualifications:
Active TS SCI Clearance, CI Poly eligible; Must be a US Citizen Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience with 8 years of relevant work experience or master's degree with 6 years of prior relevant experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills and extensive experience working with external Demonstrated ability to document processes/ procedures Ability to recognize when the client requires customizations to a standard solution Ability to debug software issues, investigate root causes, and recommend fixes SEC+ certification or DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, or ability to attain certification within 60 days of start
Preferred Qualifications:
Active TS SCI clearance with CI Poly Active CompTIA Sec+ Certification Demonstrated experience in strong authentication technologies and protocols (e.g., PKI, SSL) System administration skills with Linux systems Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Scrum, and Agile processes Knowledge of Oracle Identity and Access Management (IdAM) suite, including Oracle Access Manager (OAM), and Oracle Unified Directory (OUD) Knowledge of Ping, Kubernetes, Docker, and Ansible Knowledge of authentication standards using OAuth, SAML, or PKI Knowledge of open standards such as
REST, SOAP, JSON, LDAP
Knowledge of Authentication (AuthN), Authorization (AuthZ), Digital Policy Management (DPM), Entitlement Management (EM), and Authoritative Attributes (AuthA)
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range:
$150,000-175,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits:
Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
