Hybrid Cloud Architect - DoD

INNOVIM Defense Services is seeking a Hybrid Cloud Architect to join our team supporting the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) program at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). INNOVIM supports the development, implementation, sustainment, and operations of enclaves and systems that manage missile defense training, events, analysis, and operations.

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Position Closes: 6/9/25
Relocation Assistance: NONE

The candidate will:

• Be responsible for providing engineering and technical direction for problem definition, analysis, requirement development, and implementation to include designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions that support mission system and multiple customers.
• Design scalable, and secure, cloud solutions that align with DoD requirements
• Ensure computing environments meeting existing security requirements
• Work matrixed with developers, administrators, and network engineers to optimize workflows
• Deploy and manage virtual networks, design and deploy computing environments to support modeling and simulation with hybrid storage solutions.
• Implement automation and optimization tools in a multi-cloud environment utilizing Infrastructure-as-Code tools
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks associated with data solutions
• Advise leadership and customers on cloud strategies, tools, and best practices
• Develop solutions architectures and evaluate architectural alternatives for hybrid cloud models, including IaaS, PaaS, and other cloud services

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 7 years of directly related experience in technical architecture and design in complex IT environments.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related STEM or engineering discipline required.
• Must have knowledge of cloud architecture and implementation features (OS, multi-tenancy, virtualization, orchestration, scalability)
• Must have knowledge of and experience in deploying capabilities to DoD Cloud Service Providers
• Must have, or obtain within 60 days of hire, a current IAT Level II Certification (ie Security+)
• Must have an active DoD Secret (or higher) Security Clearance
• Must be able to obtain an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related STEM or engineering discipline.
• Have an AWS Solutions Architect certification
• Have an Azure Solutions Architect Microsoft certification
• Have a CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification
• Have a CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner) certification
• Have experience with Secure Cloud Computing Architecture
• Have experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation
• Have experience with Agile development and leadership with collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence
• Have experience with one or more languages; Python, C/C++, Java, Javascript, Bash, Ansible, PowerShell
• Have experience with virtualization tools such as VMWare, OpenShift
• Have experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

IDS is committed to providing superior work in the fields of science, engineering, data analytics and technology to government agencies. We offer competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs, life insurance, matching 401k contribution and Educational/Training support.