Cloud Solutions Architect

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is looking for a Cloud Solutions Architect to add to our growing team based out of Virginia! The ideal candidate has familiarity with the following skillsets: Programming Languages & Scripting / Cloud Platforms & Services / Systems Architecture & Engineering / Cybersecurity & Accreditation / Data Engineering & Analytics / Machine Learning & Data Science / Software Development & Tools / Enterprise IT & Endpoint Services / Documentation, Communication & Collaboration / Specialized Tools & Technologies.

Required Skills:

1. An active security clearance with a polygraph.


2. Proficiency in Python, Java, JavaScript, and shell scripting for automation and data processing tasks


3. Experience with SQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL for relational database development and querying


4. Ability to work with structured and unstructured data formats including JSON and XML


5. Familiarity with modern programming environments such as Visual Studio, WebStorm, and notebook-based development


6. Hands-on experience designing and implementing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure in AWS, Azure, or GCP


7. Proven ability to configure and maintain cloud services including EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC, and IAM roles


8. Experience with cloud security best practices, including encryption, access control, and compliance frameworks


9. Familiarity with multi-cloud networking, traffic engineering, and performance optimization across cloud platforms


10. Demonstrated experience in systems architecture, virtualization (VMWare), and infrastructure deployment


11. Ability to lead full lifecycle systems development including design, testing, and integration


12. Familiarity with ICD 503 and A&A processes for secure system accreditation


13. Experience with identity lifecycle management and enterprise IT integration


14. Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles including DNS, routing, VPNs, and certificate authentication


15. Experience supporting A&A workflows and implementing security controls across cloud and on-prem environments


16. Familiarity with Certificate Authorities and secure authentication protocols


17. Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CISM are highly desirable


18. Experience designing and maintaining ETL pipelines using tools like Spark, NiFi, and Pentaho


19. Proficiency in data modeling, governance, and cataloging across structured and unstructured datasets


20. Hands-on experience with Elasticsearch, Neo4j, and other graph or search databases


21. Ability to transform and enrich data for analytics using Python, SQL, and cloud-native tools


22. Experience developing and deploying machine learning models using TensorFlow, PyTorch, or SageMaker


23. Familiarity with unsupervised learning techniques and feature engineering for large-scale datasets


24. Ability to integrate ML workflows into data platforms and cloud environments


25. Knowledge of retrieval augmented generation (RAG) and modern AI-driven analytics is a plus


26. Full-stack development experience across desktop, web, and cloud platforms


27. Proficiency with front-end frameworks like React and back-end tools including REST APIs and containerized services


28. Experience with Git, JIRA, and CI/CD pipelines for agile software delivery


29. Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and secure coding standards


30. Experience managing Microsoft Office 365, Windows environments, and endpoint configuration tools (MECM, GPO)


31. Ability to troubleshoot performance issues and maintain compliance with enterprise security policies


32. Familiarity with Active Directory, DHCP, and SQL Server in enterprise settings


33. Understanding of sponsor-specific systems and mission environments is highly valued


34. Strong technical writing skills for SOPs, system documentation, and stakeholder briefings


35. Experience using Confluence, JIRA, and other collaboration platforms for task tracking and reporting


36. Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences


37. Proven success in cross-functional team environments and stakeholder engagement


38. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration in cloud environments


39. Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau and BI platforms


40. Hands-on experience with forensic analysis tools and graph database queries