Second-Front-Systems · Remote
Skills: AWS, Docker, CI/CD
Senior Cloud Architect, Government Missions Second Front Systems is looking for an operationally focused, compliance-hardened, multi-cloud Senior Cloud Architect, Government Missions to strengthen our cloud infrastructure and security practice. Operating at classified and unclassified DoD and IC networks, you will be responsible for architecting and operating secure multi-tenant cloud foundations across AWS, Azure, and GCP; designing government enclave architectures (TSE-SE, LZA, MLZ, Assured Workloads); and leading compliance and Authority to Operate efforts end to end. You will design and troubleshoot cloud and hybrid networking topologies (Transit Gateway, Virtual WAN, Network Connectivity Center, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, Cloud Interconnect); architect and operate production Kubernetes platforms (EKS, AKS, GKE, air-gapped distributions) with multi-tenancy and DISA STIG/CIS hardening; establish Infrastructure as Code standards using Terraform, Pulumi, and Crossplane, ensuring that landing zones, network segmentation, centralized logging, and guardrails enforce zero-trust principles aligned to SCCA and CAP requirements, and systems achieve continuous Authority to Operate across NIST SP 800-53 controls. We need someone capable of designing networks to DISA Secure Cloud Computing Architecture and Cloud Access Point specifications; leading deployments into NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and classified fabrics; operating as mission owner in AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and classified regions; and owning compliance end to end—control inheritance, System Security Plans, POA&Ms, STIG/SCAP scanning, continuous monitoring, and continuous ATO workflows. As a key partner to customers, program leadership, and authorized assessors, you will establish technical authority and architectural direction across programs, serving as senior technical mentor to engineering teams. Note: Candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring hubs: • DC/Maryland/Virginia • Denver/Colorado S…
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