Now Hiring a Cloud Solutions Architect

As a Cloud Solutions Architect (CSA), you will use cloud and technical architecture expertise to help federal agencies solve challenging problems through innovative technology solutions. Work on exciting projects, future-proof your skills, and grow into your dream job alongside some of the most talented, knowledgeable, and dedicated technologists in the industry. Must have the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance and be able to commute to the Dayton, OH area.

- Advise our clients and assist them with cloud transformation and application modernization
- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and convert them to generate appropriate systems design architecture documentation
- Lead the design and implementation of PaaS services, constructs and deployment methods including Database-as-a-Service, App Services, storage and automation
- Implement PaaS and IaaS solutions in a cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Use knowledge of Docker containers and container orchestration frameworks such as Kubernetes or DC/OS to design and build scalable cloud processing systems
- Apply experience with geospatial and/or spatial image collection, processing, and dissemination to solve hard problems
- Define innovative solutions using concepts such as infrastructure-as-code, deployment orchestration, and automation templates
- Remain abreast of regulatory and compliance requirements in order to drive successful governance strategies
- Ability to educate and influence stakeholders and engineering teams on effective cloud solutions and best practices

Profile of Success

- Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field and eight years of professional experience in systems engineering
- Proven cloud infrastructure architecture experience
- Desire to mentor and train internal technical teams
- Must have experience in a client-facing environment and interacting with technical and business stakeholders
- Passionate about emerging technology, want to pursue certifications, and the desire to further your cloud career
- Knowledge of traditional network architecture such as IP Addressing, subnetting, routing, switching, and firewalls
- Proven expertise in the implementation of encryption technologies (SSL, encryption, PKI)
- Possess current industry-recognized certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Desirable Skills

- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Participate in the technical community, including contribution to user groups, presenting, writing blogs, Stack Overflow, etc.
- Implemented a DevOps strategy in an agile/scrum environment
- Understanding of software development patterns and practices

About AIS

AIS, Dedicated to Our People

AIS employees can spend their entire career at AIS doing challenging, rewarding work and reach their desired level of achievement and responsibility. We offer the opportunity to move up, without the obligation to move out of a position where one excels. We are committed to our employee's success; however, they define it.

It's our dedication to the community that has committed us to become a 100% employee-owned company. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we do all that we can to serve them. We invest in technology as early adopters, allowing us to create transformative and innovative solutions for our customers while exposing our team to cutting edge technology.

We hire outstanding individuals who are committed to curiosity, passionate about emerging technology, and who are excited to find innovative solutions for the biggest tech challenges facing international brands and government agencies today.

We Invest in Individuals Committed to Innovation

AIS is seeking professionals of a certain character and level of excellence. People that we can learn from and that we can help grow to achieve their personal career goals. We are looking for:

- Smart people with a passion for technology
- Strong technical capabilities with a consultancy mindset
- Close involvement with local technical communities
- A willingness to think outside of the box to provide innovative solutions to clients
- Ability to solve challenging technical business problems
- Self-directed professionals

Our Core Values

- Client Success
- Continued Learning and Technical Excellence
- Strong Client Relationships
- Citizenship and Community

AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Information Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis covered by law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications merit, and business need..