Cloud Solutions Architect

NS2 Mission is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect located in Reston, VA to join the team! You will be a trusted force behind the design and delivery of global, mission-driven infrastructure and software solutions that enable influence operations at scale. We are seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to design, guide, and evolve secure, resilient cloud platforms and applications.

In this role, you will combine hands-on technical expertise with architectural leadership, shaping cloud-native solutions from concept through production while mentoring teams and influencing platform strategy.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience architecting and designing cloud-based solutions using modern best practices
• Strong background in software engineering and full-stack application development
• Proficiency in at least one modern object-oriented language (e.g., Java, Go, C#)
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue)
• Hands-on experience designing and operating solutions in AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience architecting or operating containerized platforms using Kubernetes
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and orchestration tools (Terraform, Ansible, Helm)
• Strong understanding of Linux systems administration (Ubuntu, CentOS, Rocky)
• Working knowledge of networking, security concepts, and VPN technologies
• Experience designing for security, scalability, reliability, and compliance
• Ability to communicate architecture decisions and technical tradeoffs to stakeholders at all levels
• Experience supporting production environments and guiding operational teams
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced development experience with Java and/or Go
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and modern front-end architectures
• Deep cloud expertise with services such as EC2, S3, EKS, EFS, Route 53, and Load Balancers (or equivalents)
• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD preferred)
• Experience with VMware or hybrid cloud architectures
• Experience with system administration and platform operations at scale
• Experience scripting and automating workflows using Bash, Python, or PowerShell
• Industry certifications in Cloud Architecture, Linux, or Systems Administration
• Experience designing backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions
• Experience mentoring engineers or providing technical leadership across teams

Position Clearance Requirement:

TS/SCI with an FSP

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain or maintain a U.S security clearance which requires U.S citizenship.

We win with inclusion

NS2 Mission’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At NS2 Mission, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

NS2 Mission is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with NS2 Mission and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: NS2Mission.Careers@sapns2.com.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.