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Cloud Solutions Architect - $200K – $280K
Reston, VAThis role supports end-to-end software engineering and cloud architecture for mission-critical systems. The architect designs, builds, deploys, and operates cloud-based applications while also managing infrastructure, security, and operations across cloud and on-prem environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Skills:
Desired Skills:
Summary:
A senior, hands-on cloud architect role combining software development, cloud engineering, Kubernetes, and systems administration in a high-security environment, supporting mission-critical government systems.
RCT Systems offers:
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain cloud-native applications
- Provide software architecture solutions and technical leadership
- Manage and secure virtual and physical servers (VMware; Windows & Linux)
- Build and operate containerized systems using Kubernetes
- Implement automation, orchestration, monitoring, backups, and disaster recovery
- Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory best practices
- Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and support help desk/JIRA requests
- Maintain server racks, cabling, KVMs, and physical infrastructure
Required Skills:
- Cloud application design and development (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Object-oriented programming (Java, Go, C#)
- Front-end development (React, Angular, or Vue)
- Linux development and administration (CentOS/Ubuntu/Rocky)
- Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration (Terraform, Ansible, Helm)
- Networking and VPNs (OpenVPN, Wireguard, IPSec)
- Systems administration, monitoring, patching, backups, and security
- Strong communication and cross-team collaboration
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
- TS/SCI with Polygraph
Desired Skills:
- Deep experience with Java/Go and JavaScript
- CI/CD automation (e.g., GitLab)
- Cloud services (EC2, S3, EKS, EFS, Route53, Load Balancers)
- Virtualization (VMware), scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell)
- Relevant Linux, Microsoft, or networking certifications
Summary:
A senior, hands-on cloud architect role combining software development, cloud engineering, Kubernetes, and systems administration in a high-security environment, supporting mission-critical government systems.
RCT Systems offers:
- Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
- Immediate 401k vesting
- Generous PTO and flexible schedules
- $500.00 annual technology allowance