Cardinal Technology Systems Corp. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to work for our company.

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Design and architect maintainable cloud infrastructure for engagement kits aligned with mission requirements.
• Customize kit configurations to align with engagement scope, technical, and operational parameters.
• Develop automation frameworks to streamline provisioning and deployment processes.
• Create and maintain infrastructure-as-code templates and documentation.
• Ensure architecture supports rapid reconfiguration for dynamic mission needs.
• Implement security controls including encryption, namespace obfuscation, and hardened configurations.
• Collaborate with DevOps engineers to enhance CI/CD pipelines.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies to improve operational capabilities.
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to implementation teams.
• Support troubleshooting of complex architectural issues during active operations.
• Please note that this is a pipeline position, meaning we are proactively identifying qualified candidates for anticipated future opportunities, and there may not be an immediate opening at the time of application.

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or High School diploma an 10+ years of directly relevant experience.
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
• 8+ years of directly relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience designing cloud architectures, preferably on AWS.
• Strong expertise in AWS services including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, and CloudFormation.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).
• Deep understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions.
• Strong documentation and technical communication skills.
• Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell).

• Desired Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional.
• Experience designing solutions for cybersecurity or incident response operations.
• Knowledge of multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures.
• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS).
• Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST).
• Background in system administration or DevOps.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Paid Life
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Semi-monthly pay cycle

Cardinal Technology Systems, Corp (“CTech-Sys”), www.ctech-sys.com, is an SBA Certified 8(a) and HUBZone company located in the National Capital Region (NCR) and serves both government and commercial clients such clients as US CBP, US CIS, DLA, DFuse Technologies, and American Environmental Engineering Consultants.

Cardinal Technology Systems, Corp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and it’s our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, or any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. CTech-Sys is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents and perspectives of our employees.