Senior Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Company Description

Join Oteemo and become part of a transformation powerhouse where innovation meets impact. We're not just another consulting firm—we're architects of digital evolution, blending cutting-edge technical expertise with human-centered design principles to create solutions that resonate. Our work spans Infrastructure, Software Development, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Experience and Design, Organizational Change Management, and AI-enabled solutions, but our approach is what truly sets us apart. We measure success through tangible business outcomes, not billable hours. We foster a culture of continuous learning where your ideas can thrive and technical excellence is celebrated. Our collaborative global team works across borders and time zones, tackling complex challenges for both Commercial Enterprise and Federal Defense clients with equal passion and precision. At Oteemo, you'll have the opportunity to work with emerging technologies and develop your skills alongside industry experts who are reshaping digital landscapes. If you're seeking a place where your technical prowess can drive meaningful change and where innovation isn't just encouraged—it's expected—Oteemo is your next career destination. 

Job Description

Lead the implementation of containerized infrastructure to support a major defense modernization initiative. As the Senior Infrastructure Architect, you'll design, implement, and manage Kubernetes environments enabling the transformation of mission-critical applications within the UWS ecosystem. You'll establish and evolve a robust Platform as a Service (PaaS) ecosystem that forms the foundation for this significant modernization effort. Your expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration will create infrastructure optimized for performance, security, and scalability in support of national defense priorities. 

A critical aspect of your role will be guiding the migration process from legacy workloads to containerized environments. You'll develop migration strategies, design containerization approaches, and implement the infrastructure pathways that enable successful transitions for critical defense applications. While your primary focus is infrastructure architecture, familiarity with software development concepts would be advantageous as you navigate the complexities of containerizing legacy systems. You'll manage containerized environments and cloud-native deployment platforms that directly impact the effectiveness of essential defense systems, ensuring seamless operation throughout the modernization journey. 

 
Join our team in Manassas, VA, with a flexible hybrid work arrangement. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on national security while developing your expertise in advanced cloud transformation within the defense sector 

Strategic Leadership & Innovation 

• Architect Next-Generation Infrastructure - Design and implement cutting-edge infrastructure solutions across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments that scale seamlessly and future-proof your organization's technology foundation. 

• Drive Infrastructure Modernization - Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing systems and processes, delivering strategic recommendations that enhance automation, efficiency, and orchestration while supporting application modernization initiatives. 

• Provide Technical Leadership - Deliver architectural guidance that aligns infrastructure solutions with both business objectives and technical requirements, while mentoring team members and developing long-term strategic roadmaps. 

• Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with both business stakeholders and technical teams to deeply understand requirements and deliver infrastructure solutions that enable innovation and sustainable growth. 

Technical Implementation & Management 

• Orchestrate Kubernetes Excellence - Deploy, configure, and manage RKE2 Kubernetes clusters across the entire environment pipeline, ensuring consistent performance from development through production. 

• Enable Application Transformation - Support the strategic migration of legacy applications to modern containerized environments, unlocking new capabilities and efficiencies. 

• Resolve Complex Challenges - Apply deep technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve sophisticated infrastructure issues that impact business operations. 

Security & Resilience 

• Design Resilient Systems - Create and implement comprehensive strategies for high availability, business continuity, and disaster recovery that leverage industry-leading practices and technologies. 

• Champion Security and Compliance - Evaluate and implement robust security frameworks that protect critical assets while ensuring regulatory compliance across all infrastructure components. 

Technology Evaluation & Advancement 

• Validate Emerging Technologies - Lead technology evaluations and proof-of-concept projects that rigorously test new tools and platforms before enterprise-wide deployment, ensuring optimal investment decisions. 

• Accelerate Innovation Through Prototyping - Spearhead rapid prototyping initiatives that quickly validate infrastructure solutions against rigorous performance, scalability, and reliability standards. 

Qualifications

• Active Secret or Top-Secret Clearance. 

• 10 years of experience architecting and implementing enterprise-grade infrastructure solutions. 

• Demonstrated expertise with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and multi-cloud strategies. 

• Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools including Terraform, Ansible, and  
  Crossplane.io. 

• Experience building and optimizing GitLab-CI pipelines for infrastructure  
  automation. 

• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes distributions (RKE2, OpenShift) and container  
  orchestration practices. 

• Proven experience leading enterprise backup and disaster recovery initiatives. 

• Working knowledge of cloud-native storage solutions such as Longhorn. 

• Strong Linux administration skills, particularly with RHEL environments. 

• Experience implementing comprehensive observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, and related tools. 

• Ability to establish and enforce security policies through tools like Open Policy Agent. 

• Knowledge of identity management solutions such as Keycloak. 

• Experience managing artifact repositories including Artifactory and Harbor Registry. 

• Familiarity with Kubernetes application deployment tools including Kustomize,Helm, and ArgoCD. 

• Strong technical documentation skills with attention to detail. 

• Advanced understanding of networking concepts including VLANs, SDN, and load balancing strategies. 

• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into resilient infrastructure 
  solutions. 

• Current CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) or CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer) certification. 

• Software development experience in C and/or Java. 

• CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist) certification. 

• Experience guiding legacy workload containerization initiatives. 

Preferred

• Software development experience in C and/or Java.
• CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist) certification.
• Experience guiding legacy workload containerization initiatives.

Additional Information

We Value:

• Drive: Passion and energy to implement quality technical solutions. Self-motivation and intellectual curiosity
• Commitment to Quality: Passion to conceive and produce world-class solutions that drive real-world value for the customer
• Customer Focus: Consultative approach to solving problems for customers. Expectations management.
• Communication: Superior communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate problems, solutions, risks, rewards etc. (written and verbal)
• Technical Skills: Love for technology. You have to be inherently passionate about technology.
• Business Acumen: Technology ultimately is used to enable the business. We look for people who understand how the businesses can be enabled through their technical solutions

What we offer:

• Ability to make a noticeable difference for the organization and our customers
• Tremendous growth opportunity by becoming part of a rapidly growing organization. It’s not your tenure but what you can bring to the table that defines how your career will be shaped. You control your growth.
• Complex but interesting challenges to improve the depth and breadth of your technical and business skills. Our consultants are business technologists and understand how technology drives business. 
• Competitive pay and benefits

Oteemo is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. We evaluate qualified applicants on merit and business needs and not on race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other factor protected by law. Oteemo complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled employees.