Cloud Architect - TS/SCI clearance

At PMAT, we work on mission critical systems that directly support the warfighter, designing, building, and securing modern digital capabilities across cloud, data, and software environments. Our teams tackle complex, real-world challenges where delivery matters more than theory, and innovation is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and purpose.

About the role: In this role, you will help transform the Minotaur Family of Services (MFoS) into a cloud-enabled, distributed data and decision platform aligned to warfighter needs, enabling real-time data fusion and operational decision advantage across the fleet. This role sits at the center of one of the Navy’s most important transitions: moving Minotaur data from a platform-centric ISR system into a cloud-enabled, distributed operational capability supporting maritime kill chains. You will design and implement cloud architectures that enable MFoS to operate across edge, tactical, and enterprise environments, supporting degraded comms, cross-domain data flows, and real-time mission execution.

Day-to-day, you’ll work with engineers, operators, and government stakeholders to:

• Architect cloud-native and hybrid solutions


• Enable DevSecOps pipelines


• Integrate with cloud environments


• Ensure security across classification levels

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud architectures for MFoS aligned to warfighter needs and distributed maritime operations


• Develop hybrid edge-to-cloud architectures integrating Minotaur Edge Nodes and cloud environments


• Lead containerization and microservice transition of legacy Minotaur components


• Architect solutions across multi-classification environments (TS/SCI, SECRET, UNCLASS), including cloud-based cross-domain considerations


• Implement and optimize DevSecOps pipelines (CI/CD, infrastructure as code, automated security scanning)


• Ensure compliance with DoD cloud standards (ILs 4, 5 & 6+), Zero Trust, and RMF requirements


• Collaborate with AI/ML and data teams to increase efficiency


• Support cloud deployments across environments such as AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and on-prem tactical compute


• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and stakeholders

About Us: PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis.

We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room.  Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper.  We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter.

Whether you’re an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, you’ll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If you’re passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future of defense technology!

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, distributed systems, or platform engineering


• Experience designing and deploying solutions in AWS, Azure, or similar cloud environments


• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architectures


• Strong understanding of hybrid cloud/edge computing architectures


• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)


• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines


• Experience working in DoD or IC environments, including RMF and security compliance


• Understanding of networking, data flows, and distributed systems under constrained conditions


• Ability to work in cross-functional teams with engineers, operators, and government stakeholders

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Minotaur


• Experience supporting Navy warfighting concepts and associated capabilities


• Familiarity with cross-domain solutions and multi-level security architectures


• Experience with data streaming, event-driven architectures, and real-time analytics


• Exposure to AI/ML pipelines and large-scale data fusion systems

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is required


• At least one Cloud certification (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, etc.) is required

Citizenship and Clearance requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship required


• No dual citizenship


• Active TS/SCI clearance required or active TS and previously held SCI

Location/Address:

• San Diego, CA preferred


• Work is possible for highly qualified candidates in the following locations:
  
  
  
  • NAVWAR / PEO C4I / NIWC Pac locations in San Diego, CA
  
  
  • NIWC Atlantic locations in Charleston, SC
  
  
  • Navy Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA
  
  
  • NAVWAR Washington Liaison Office (WLO) and the Pentagon
  
  
  • 1st Space Brigade, Fort Carson, CO
  
  
  • Air Force TENCAP, Colorado Springs, CO
  
  
  • Buckley Space Force Base, Denver, CO
  
  
  
  

Travel & Passport:

• Under 15% travel


• Occasional CONUS travel for integration, testing, and customer engagement

Work Environment: PMAT offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development.

PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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