At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 13

Job Title: Cloud Solutions Architect

Location: Ashburn, VA (Remote)

Clearance Level: Active DoD - CBP Suitability, DHS Suitability, Active TS

Salary Range: $128,209 - $192,313

SUMMARY

Customs Border Patrol (CBP) has a global presence with connectivity to approximately 1300 field sites as well as Other Government Agencies (OGAs) and trade partners. CBP conducts operations in 22 countries, 328 ports of entry, 129 border patrol stations within 22 sectors, and 75 AMO locations. To support its mission, CBP needs a robust, resilient, and high performing enterprise network and supporting services throughout its global footprint. The Network Services Division within the Office of Information and Technology (OIT) Enterprise Infrastructure and Operations Directorate (EIOD) provides network services and oversight of the CBP enterprise network infrastructure and comprises the Network Architecture and Engineering Division (NAED) and Network Operations Division (NOD).

Working with an enterprise network architecture and engineering team supporting our Federal customer, the Cloud Architect interfaces with customers to determine technical requirements, feasibility and expectations and strategizes with the client to develop solutions based on a variety of criteria including a clear description of services, functionality, scalability, future proofing, and cost. The Cloud Architect is responsible for designing cloud-based solutions using cloud computing architectural procedures that typically consists of a front-end platform, back end platforms, cloud-based delivery, and a network. Responsible for the support of the development of the Technical Requirements Document and a Detailed Design Document (DDD) for the Cloud Connectivity Architecture, consistent with the associated Functional Requirements Document and DDD, before transitioning to Operations. Responsibility includes designing and communicating compelling solutions that urge prospects to take the desired action and implementing cloud computing architecture solutions that address cloud security and compliance fundamentals, deployment automation and elastic sizing of environments, and multi-tenant implications. Additionally, the Cloud Architect will manage the implementation of the cloud to ensure a successful deployment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Build Secure Cloud Interconnect (SCI), Netbond, Direct Connect and VPN connections.

Lead Migration from legacy on-prem networking to the Cloud Networking.

Provide expert guidance in one or more Cloud Infrastructure (IaaS) offerings and be comfortable discussing solutions with clients.

Design and implement multi-tier architecture solution that is highly available and fault tolerant using Cloud platform services.

Design and implement effective cloud computing solutions that take into account an organization’s structure, communications, and operational business processes, including financial management and cost model implications.

Manage the process of migrating and transition to a cloud environment.

Analyze current workloads, migrate existing IT systems to the cloud, an configure new systems or services to enhance business operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Certifications

Eligibility/Clearance - Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Clearance Preference:

CBP Full BI - 1st priority

Any DHS badge DoD Top Secret or Secret - 2nd choice

DoD Secret or Top Secret willingness to get CBP clearance - 3rd choice (it can take 45 days to 6 months to obtain a CBP clearance – work can only begin once the clearance is fully adjudicated)

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT Systems, or other related discipline.

At least 4 years of hands-on experience in Network Design, Network Engineering, Network Operational Support and Cloud engineering experience of Medium to Large enterprise network environments. Education requirement may be substituted with an additional 4 years of relevant experience.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

Programming and scripting experience in programming languages like C#, Python, Java, or JavaScript

Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Public and Private Cloud

Experience with Azure Cloud

Experience with Google Cloud

Experience with Cloud Service Routers (CSRv)

Experience performing requirements gathering with a prospective customer and tailoring a custom product and solution.

Experience with Cloud Identity and Access Management

Experience migrating from legacy on-prem networking to the Cloud Networking

Thorough understanding of Cloud Computing: virtualization technologies, Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service and Software as a Service Cloud delivery models and the current competitive landscape

Thorough understanding of infrastructure (firewalls, load balancers, hypervisor, storage, monitoring, security, etc.) and have experience with orchestration to develop a cloud solution.

A data-driven critical thinking mind, analytical expertise, and a solution-driven, service-oriented personality.

A knack for working in a similar fast-paced, high-SLA, deadline driven environment.

Must be able to work with minimal supervision and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

Desired Certifications: AWS - Networking and/or Security Specialty, Solutions Architect Associate or Professional

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

Fully remote candidates need to be within 4 hours driving distance from NCR.

Strength Demands

Medium – 50 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 25 lbs.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse).

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Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

Happy - Be Infectious.

Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and

connected environment where motivation and

satisfaction have an outsized effect on

everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.

Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork,

resulting in a supportive atmosphere where

collaboration flourishes, and collective success

is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.

Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring

transparent communication and ethical

conduct, essential to who we are and the

complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.

Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures

a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open

communication, and a willingness to learn from

one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.

Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable

appetite for innovation and continuous

improvement, propelling us forward in the face

of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.

Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic,

where we are each committed to going above

and beyond to advance the mission and

achieve success.

These Core Values are present in all our employees and our organization's aspects. Learn more about us and our culture by visiting us here.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Agile Defense is subject to federal vaccine mandates or other customer/facility vaccination requirements as a federal contractor. As such, to protect its employees' health and safety and comply with customer requirements, Agile Defense may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)