Cloud Architect

• Architect cloud-based data systems that enable secure, resilient, and scalable data processing and storage.
• Lead development of data integration pipelines, storage strategies, and access controls across hybrid cloud environments.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, software, and infrastructure teams to implement cross-domain and multi-class solutions.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cloud and data protection standards, including IL5/IL6 and Zero Trust Architecture principles.
• Guide the deployment of mission-enabling data services, including analytics platforms, containerized microservices, and DevSecOps tooling.
• Define architecture artifacts including data flow diagrams, service models, and system baselines.
• Support cloud migration and modernization strategies for legacy systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in systems or cloud architecture, with a focus on data systems.
• Expertise in AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud platforms within DoD or classified environments.
• Strong background in data security, access control, and cross-domain data integration.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

• Master's degree in Data Science, Cloud Computing, or related discipline.
• DoD 8570 certifications (e.g., CISSP, CASP+), cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect).
• Experience supporting Air Force cloud or data modernization efforts.
• Familiarity with mission planning, C2 systems, or platform-level data integration.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  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.
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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




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  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