What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cloud Architect position at SoundWay?

CLEARANCE:	Public Trust To qualify, you must have continuously lived in the US or US territory during the last three (3) years. Military exemptions apply.
WORK LOCATION:	Hybrid: Telework (95%) & MDW area (5%) MDW = Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia
TRAVEL:	None.
YEARS EXPERIENCE:	Minimum of eight (8) years of cloud infrastructure engineering experience, focusing on AWS Cloud Platform. No waivers.
EDUCATION:	Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering or other relevant and acceptable major. No waivers.
CERTIFICATION(S):	AWS Solutions Architect Associate (Required) Professional (Preferred)
JOB DESCRIPTION:	As a Senior Cloud Architect you will provide architectural guidance to development teams, ensuring cost-effective design and implementation of cloud solutions: Reviewing and optimizing existing cloud architectures; Recommending cost-efficient infrastructure and services; Promoting the use of cost-aware design patterns; Ensuring alignment with Marketplace best practices. Additionally, you will be responsible for and/or participate in Marketplace Leadership, Cloud Financial Management, Synthesizing as-is processes, Automation, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Mentorship. The ideal candidate be willing to continually learn and adapt to the evolving technology landscape, thrive working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously, and demonstrate a proven track record of success the below-listed job duties.
	Job Duties include: Stakeholder Communication: Fostering open communication with stakeholders including product managers, executives, and customers, proving regular updates on project status and milestones and addressing any concerns. Act as a point of contact between clients, stakeholders, and development teams. Cross-Function Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments to ensure the seamless integration of technologies and solutions. Facilitate problem-solving sessions to address complex challenges and foster innovation. Personal Attributes: Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams Forward-thinking with a keen eye for identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency
EXPERIENCE:	Proven track record working in Agile teams and collaborating with product managers and business stakeholders Deep understanding of AWS pricing models (On-Demand, Reserved Instances, Spot Instances, Savings Plans) and cloud financial operations (FinOps) principles Expertise in tools and platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and ECS for containerization and orchestration. Good foundation in Linux/Unix fundamentals, as these operating systems commonly run in cloud environments. Working hands-on knowledge and experience in DevSecOps. Solid experience using, creating, and deploying Microservices and OpenShift. Deep experience in understanding, planning for, and dealing with, Disaster Recovery, creating DR Plans and the use of NoSQL engine MarkLogic in that effort. Skills in cloud resource optimization and cost management NICE TO HAVE: Experience with IaC; Terraform, AWS CDK, and Cloudformation Experience with CI/CD tools and processes (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Circle CI) Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., NewRelic, DataDog, Grafana) Deep understanding of cloud network configurations, including VPC, CDN, VPN, Direct Connect, and load balancing Knowledge of cloud security tools, best practices, and compliance standards (IAM, encryption, security groups, etc.) Solid knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, JavaScript, or PowerShell is essential for automating tasks Experience working in an Agile development environment Experience in government consulting preferred Experience in management consulting is preferred, and a client-facing role is a plus Proficient in Marketplace practices with a strong understanding of AWS Cost and Usage Report (CUR) data, enabling efficient cost tracking, optimization, and insightful reporting to drive data-informed financial decisions
PROFESSIONALISM & VALUES:	We are looking for a professional who exemplifies the following core values: Integrity and Accountability: Demonstrates principled character, consistently upholding honesty and taking responsibility for their actions with the highest ethical standards. Respect and Diversity: Treats others with dignity and fairness, valuing diverse perspectives to foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Effective Communication: Delivers clear, accurate, and timely written and verbal communications, ensuring comprehensive understanding from the first conveyance. Interpersonal Skills: Exhibits a courteous and approachable demeanor, fostering positive relationships and promoting teamwork. Continuous Improvement: Proactively seeks opportunities for growth through self-assessment, professional development, and constructive feedback.
SoundWay is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE): . SoundWay embraces diversity and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic/class. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity ensures a fair and inclusive workplace for all. Join our team and be part of an organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Apply now and let your skills shine in a welcoming and respectful environment.
ABOUT SOUNDWAY Continued Service to Country through Contracting. Check out SoundWay on YouTube.
BENEFITS	SoundWay Pays 100% of the Employee’s Premium for the below benefits and SoundWay pays a portion of the additional cost to add a spouse, partner, child(ren), or family. Medical Insurance. Dental Insurance. Vision Insurance. Short-Term Disability Insurance. Long-Term Disability Insurance. Basic Life Insurance. Employee Assistance Program. Identity Theft Protection
Additional Competitive Benefits Include:. 10 Paid Holidays a Year. Paid Time Off (combined vacation & sick time off). Matching 401K Voluntary Retirement Plan. Flexible Spending Account. Professional Development Funds
PERKS	Perks for Everyone Include:. Flexible Work Schedules¹. Employee Referral Bonus - $2000 Minimum. Employee Recognition – Award$ & SWAG. Giving Back Sponsorship – Employee-Recommended Events, Charities, & Recipients ¹^{Flexible Work Schedules are dependent on the work to be conducted.}
ABOUT US	Founded by a service-disabled Army veteran, SoundWay is committed to Continued Service to Country Through Contracting. We achieve our commitment by being true to our Mission to Help our Clients Succeed, Our Employees Excel & to have a Positive Impact in All We Do. SoundWay is an Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Mission Support small business providing professional services and solutions to the federal government (Government) and businesses since 2011. And is an SBA-certified HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB small business. Our Government clients span several civil agencies, the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC). Our business clients primarily include those with Government contracts who must comply with FAR² 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (cybersecurity requirements). Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) & NIST SP 800-171. SoundWay is a leader in the Government Cybersecurity Compliance industry, ranked as one of 2023’s Top 250 Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP). SoundWay is a Cyber-AB Authorized C3PAO; one of fewer than 50 C3PAOs nationwide. And SoundWay’s flagship managed service, CAMO, is a game-changing and affordable approach for obtaining and maintaining CMMC compliance and certification. Information Technology Professional Services. SoundWay provides a variety of information technology engineering, development, testing, integration, and administration professional services spanning AWS and Azure Cloud – including migration, Docker, Kubernetes; systems and software – .Net, C languages, Java, Python, Java Scripting, BASH; and databases – Oracle, My SQL, Mongo. . Mission Support Services. Providing a variety of services that directly support our clients objective and mission, including human capital / manpower analysis and planning, intelligence analysis / collection lifecycle support services, and knowledge management. ²^{Federal Acquisition Regulation}

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