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.