Cloud Engineer Architect at Pt78

Who we are. Platinum Technologies is a Northern Virginia based integrated solutions firm that specializes in Cybersecurity, Cloud and Digital Services to the Public Sector. Our team solves hard problems and helps our Mission Partners achieve their goals. If you are self-motivated, possess demonstrated learning agility, and are passionate about delivering high-quality work products – we want to hear from you. We lead with technical expertise, but that is just the tip of the iceberg – the ‘Why’ matters. At Platinum, we don’t hire people to do a job. We provide professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts. Our teammates are dot-connecting leaders that operate in a mutually accountable environment to deliver thought leadership, expert technical analysis, and quality execution for our clients. You. Platinum Technologies is seeking an experienced Multi Cloud Engineer Architect SME to support large-scale migration and operations on a large, high-profile DOD contract. The I3TS program provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable the Customer Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations.  The Multi-Cloud Engineer/Architect SME will lead the design and deployment of secure, scalable, and compliant cloud environments spanning Microsoft Azure, AWS, and hybrid on-premises systems.  This role will be responsible for tech requirement definition, feasibility studies, pilot projects and implementations plans, as well as diagnosing and troubleshooting outages, monitoring networks, infrastructure and systems, and proving proactive mitigation strategies.  This role is part of a highly skilled technical team responsible for designing and deploying secure, scalable, and compliant hybrid- and multi-cloud architectures that enable mission success across complex defense environments. This role is on-site full time at Fort Belvoir Virginia and an Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility. What you get to do. •Architect, design, and implement multi-cloud (Azure, AWS, hybrid) solutions that meet DoD mission objectives and cybersecurity requirements. •Lead the configuration, integration, and optimization of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and AWS Identity Center (formerly AWS SSO) for federated identity and centralized access control. •Develop and enforce IAM governance, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles, and role-based access controls (RBAC) across cloud and on-premises systems. •Design and implement cross-cloud identity federation and SSO solutions using SAML 2.0, OIDC, and SCIM protocols. •Integrate Azure Policy, AWS Service Control Policies (SCPs), and Terraform/Bicep automation for compliance enforcement and least-privilege security. •Collaborate with cybersecurity and compliance teams to align architectures with DISA STIGs, DoD Cloud Computing SRG (IL4/IL5), NIST 800-53, and FedRAMP High baselines. •Provide architectural leadership for hybrid cloud connectivity, data protection, and cross-domain security. •Guide cloud adoption and migration strategies that enhance operational agility while maintaining security posture. •Create and maintain architectural documentation, diagrams, and compliance traceability artifacts. Develop and maintain architectural documentation, identity diagrams, and compliance traceability. •Stay current on Azure and multi-cloud capabilities relevant to DoD, federal, and intelligence mission systems. Required Skills. •BS degree and twelve (12+) years of prior relevant experience, additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. •Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility. •DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification. •Minimum of seven (7+) years of experience designing and implementing secure Azure-based solutions in enterprise or government environments. •Active AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional and/or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification. •Proven expertise with IAM, federated identity, and multi-cloud access management. •Demonstrated experience integrating Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), AWS Identity Center, and on-premises Active Directory. •Strong understanding of federated identity, SAML/OIDC protocols, and cross-cloud authentication mechanisms. •Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Bicep. •Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks including DISA STIGs, CMMC, and Zero Trust Architecture guidance. •Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with government stakeholders, security teams, and engineering personnel. •Familiarity with Azure Government (DoD), FedRAMP, and DISA STIG compliance frameworks •Hands-on experience with Terraform, Bicep, Azure CLI, and CI/CD automation. The Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.