If you are passionate about technology, have an active TS/SCI clearance, and want to build a successful career in Cloud, Cyber, and Machine Learning, Ampsight is interested in you! We are looking for a Senior Cloud Architect with an active TS/SCI clearance based in the Washington, DC metro area. The Architect will work on a high-performance agile team with other talented Engineers, Architects, and Data Scientists to design/ integrate systems, create cutting-edge solutions optimized for Amazon Web Services (AWS), provide hands-on Cloud analytics and Machine Learning consulting services to defense and intelligence customers in the federal government. Candidates that possess a solid understanding of AWS services and solutions who have years of hands-on experience creating secure, resilient, and elastic systems for AWS and C2S/C2E are preferred.
Preferred Qualifications Solid experience designing, configuring, and optimizing AWS Cloud infrastructure
A deep understanding of security principles
Extensive experience leading troubleshooting, capacity planning, systems analysis, and performance analysis activities
5+ years of experience with Linux/Unix development
Extensive experience writing production-quality code in multiple languages (+1 for Scala, Python, Go or any functional language)
Experience with DevOps
In-depth knowledge of infrastructure operations and principles
Experience designing systems architecture to achieve the right balance of performance, risk, and cost
Solid written and oral communication skills
A desire to lead, mentor, and coach Engineers
Experience leading agile development teams
At least one AWS certification
Responsibilities Conducting architecture trade studies, assessments, and prototyping
Developing Cloud architectures and solutions
Conducting capability assessments and developing Cloud migration strategies
Optimizing systems and capabilities for performance and scale in AWS Cloud
Leading developers during implementation
Requirements
US citizenship required
5+ years of experience designing and developing software systems
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (+1 for advanced degree)
An active TS/SCI Security Clearance
Willing to go onsite as needed
Benefits
Stock options, our success is your success
Discretionary performance-based bonus(es)
12 paid holidays per year
20 days PTO per year
401k plan with 4% match (assuming 5% employee contribution)
Health care, dental, and vision with company contribution
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
Hybrid work model
