DOW - Cloud Architect

cFocus Software seeks a Cloud Architect to join our program supporting the Department of Defense (DoD). This position is remote. This position requires the ability a Public Trust clearance.
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience designing and supporting enterprise IT architectures.
• Demonstrated experience designing cloud or hybrid environments for mission-critical systems.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, storage, compute, and security services.
• Experience supporting DoD or federal cloud environments.
• Knowledge of RMF, cybersecurity compliance, and secure architecture design.
• Experience with DevSecOps and infrastructure automation.
• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 (or higher) background investigation

Duties:

• Design and maintain cloud and hybrid architectures supporting DSAID application hosting, data storage, and system integrations.
• Define cloud architecture standards, patterns, and best practices aligned with DoD and DMDC requirements.
• Support cloud migration, modernization, and optimization initiatives.
• Ensure architectures comply with RMF, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP , and DoD cloud security requirements.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers to support ATO maintenance and continuous monitoring.
• Design architectures supporting high availability, disaster recovery, scalability, and performance.
• Support infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation initiatives.
• Coordinate with DevSecOps teams to integrate cloud services into CI/CD pipelines.
• Evaluate and manage cloud services, configurations, and vendor updates.
• Support cost management, capacity planning, and performance optimization.
• Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, design documentation, and technical standards.
• Support system integration testing, deployments, and operational readiness activities.
• Participate in Agile planning, sprint reviews, and technical working groups.
• Support transition-in, knowledge