ZipStaff Inc.

Cloud Computing Application Architect

McLean, Virginia•Contract
$67 - $69 hourly
About the Job
Job Title: Cloud Computing Application Architect
Location: McLean, VA
Employment Type: W2 Contract
Duration: 12 months

About the Opportunity:
ZipStaff is hiring a Cloud Computing Application Architect for our client, a leading government technology consulting firm. You will build, manage and secure a cloud-native container platform in AWS, engineering container and cloud management solutions and contributing to DevOps strategy and design for critical mission platforms.

What You'll Do:
  • Engineer container management and cloud management solutions on AWS.
  • Contribute to strategy and design, ensuring standards are met throughout containerization.
  • Automate builds, regression testing, monitoring and releases across environments.
  • Recommend resources to help the client securely adopt containers.

Required Qualifications:
  • 2+ years developing tools and processes to drive DevOps/DevSecOps maturity.
  • Experience developing, managing and securing cloud-native container solutions in AWS.
  • Experience with IaC such as AWS CDK, CloudFormation or Terraform.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of DevOps/DevSecOps experience, or 8+ years in lieu of a degree.

Nice to Have:
  • Kubernetes administration, AWS CDK and TypeScript.
  • CloudWatch, Identity Center, OpenSearch and AWS Organizations.
  • GRC within FedRAMP Moderate or PCI DSS v4.0; ATO experience.
  • Python and Bash scripting; Amazon Q.

Benefits:
  • Health Insurance.
  • Dental Insurance.
  • Vision Insurance.
  • 401(k) + 401(k) matching.
  • Paid time off.
  • Referral Program.

About ZipStaff:
ZipStaff connects skilled technology professionals with leading organizations across the United States, matching top talent with impactful contract and full-time opportunities.

To apply, submit your resume through this posting. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a ZipStaff recruiter.