Job description

Overview

Own Your Future.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Remote Cloud Architect.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:

Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
Flexible schedules
6% 401k match with immediate vesting
Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead cloud engineering and IT related processes for planning, execution, and reporting.
Manage and lead cloud engineering team and task delegation to them.
Design and implement robust cloud architectures, cloud automation, security and compliance scanning, including infrastructure as code (IaC) and platform as code solutions.
Define and enforce cloud standards, guidelines, and best practices.
Perform cloud assessments and migrations.
Oversee the day-to-day operations, technical tasking, and developments of the cloud ecosystem.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
Monitor and optimize cloud performance, costs, and resource utilization.
Implement and maintain security controls and compliance standards.
Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.
Stay current with the latest security threats, attack vectors, and vulnerabilities.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
Stay in the know with the latest cloud-based technologies, patterns, processes, and trends.
Manage the interactions with cloud-based technology vendors to discuss features, relevant architectural needs, etc. to meet the software factory cloud requirements.
Oversee collaboration with DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, and Information Assurance teams to ensure software factory needs and requirements are tracked for execution.

Qualifications

15 years of combined experience working in cloud computing. DevSecOps, information technology, system administration, software engineering, or related field.
8+ years of experience working with Azure and cloud providers (AWS, GCP)
Proficient and deep understanding in Azure and its capabilities, tools, solutions, and features.
Experience managing complex cloud environments.
Deep understanding of cloud architecture, networking, and security principles.
Proficient with IaC tools (e.g. Terraform, Bicep, ARM, Ansible, Packer, CloudFormation).
Proficient in scripting (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell).
Experience with containerization technology (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools (e.g. GitOps, CI/CD)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Solutions Architect certificate (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Certified Solutions Architect, etc.) or equivalent.

Desired Skills