Ardent Principles, Inc. is looking for a Cloud Solutions Architect to join our team in Reston, VA. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining mission-critical cloud applications, translating complex client needs into high-performing cloud solutions. This role encompasses designing and developing new applications and providing operations and maintenance for multiple tools.
What You'll Do
- Independently design and develop cloud-based applications using current best practices and architectural guidelines.
- Work in software engineering, applications development, or web application development and deployment.
- Develop front ends in modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.
- Develop containerized applications using Kubernetes.
- Work with orchestration tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Helm.
- Manage end user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best practices.
- Install and manage cloud based applications in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Perform software and hardware upgrades, patches, and reconfigurations.
- Manage the physical environment of server racks including cable management, documentation, labeling, and KVM configuration.
- Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, and prioritizing issues.
- Perform regular backup operations and implement processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover.
- Monitor the system daily and respond immediately to performance, security, or usability concerns.
- Review application logs to sustain system integrity and security.
- Communicate issues and resolutions to all levels of an organization.
- Respond and resolve help desk and JIRA requests.
What We're Looking For
- An Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance.
- An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience working in software engineering, applications development or web application development and deployment.
- Experience working with object oriented development in a modern language (Java, Go, C#).
- Experience developing in a Linux environment.
- Experience developing in commercial clouds such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience with networking and Virtual Private Network (VPN) protocols like OpenVPN, Wireguard, and IPSec.
- Experience with Linux administration (Centos/Ubuntu/Rocky).
Nice to Have
- Experience with Java/Go, Javascript, React, Angular, or Vue.
- Development in AWS, Azure, or GCP (specifically experience with EC2, S3, EKS, EFS, Route53, Load Balancers or their equivalents).
- Experience with Kubernetes.
- Automation – CI/CD (Gitlab).
- System administration experience.
- Experience with Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies like OpenVPN, Wireguard, and IPSec.
- Experience with Virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent.
- Scripting (Bash, Python, Powershell) and automation tools.
- System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields.
Technical Stack
- Languages: Java, Go, C#, React, Angular, Vue
- Platforms: Linux, AWS, Azure, GCP
- Orchestration: Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Helm
- Networking: OpenVPN, Wireguard, IPSec
- Cloud Services: EC2, S3, EKS, EFS, Route53, Load Balancers
- Tools: Gitlab, VMWare, Bash, Python, Powershell
Benefits & Compensation
- Highly Competitive Salary
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Dedicated Training Budget
- 100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance
- 100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match, with 100% vesting from day one
- 11 Paid Government Holidays
- Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Reston, VA.
Ardent Principles, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
