Job description
Ready to embark on a transformative journey in cybersecurity? At Easy Dynamics, we’re at the forefront of industry innovation, from pioneering zero trust architecture to mastering cloud delivery.
We’re on the lookout for a Cloud Architect who will lead a large cloud and identity transformation program within the federal government. In our fast-paced environment, excellence is our standard, and Agile methodology is our framework. But beyond our technical proficiency lies our commitment to collaboration and inclusivity.
We foster an environment where every team member’s input is valued, regardless of seniority. Your ideas matter here. Join us at Easy Dynamics, where professionalism meets passion, and together, we’ll make strides in shaping the future of cybersecurity.
- Lead the technical team to define technical specifications and system design; develop technical and data architecture for securing and delivering information systems
- Provide leadership on reviewing, developing, and enhancing Cloud-based technical architectures and implementation thereof
- Under minimal direction, collaborate with end-users to define, analyze and review business requirements
- Draft technical documentation, including designs, diagrams, roadmaps and presentations
- Lead and collaborate with a team of diverse technical skillsets to produce and support high-quality technical deliverables, including but not limited to Developers, DevOps engineers, SREs, DBAs, analysts and information security personnel
- Support migration of workloads from on-premises infrastructure to Microsoft Azure
- Design and implement optimized Azure architectures in both hybrid and cloud-only environments
- Partner with internal and external program stakeholders to translate business goals to technical Cloud architecture and solutions
- Lead technical development and deployment activities
- Facilitate design reviews, code walkthroughs and other quality management activities
- Prepare and manage project plans and milestones, in close collaboration with program management
- Estimate level of effort and resource utilization
- Anticipate and resolve issues and risks
- Contributes to the development and continuous review of appropriate practices, standards and guidelines
- Independently develops roadmaps and establishes overarching product vision
- Present roadmaps and architectural design artifacts to program leadership to get buy-in and approval
Qualifications:
- 10 years’ experience as a Cloud Architect
- BS degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Experience leading programmatic efforts on Cloud solution architecture, requirements management, and product ownership. Experience with cloud-enabled transformation programs, preferably within federal government
- Expertise with designing and implementing modern cloud application architectures
- Strong knowledge and practical experience with the Microsoft Cloud stack (including but not limited to Azure (Commercial and Government), Office 365, Entra ID, Defender)
- Experience with DevSecOps methodology, CI/CD pipeline architecture, modern configuration management approaches, infrastructure as code, and compliance as code
- Experience with correlating and implementing NIST SP 800 series, particularly NIST 800-53, 800-63
- Hands-on experience with implementing cloud security baselines, documenting security controls, and achieve Authority to Operate (ATO) for cloud solutions
- Familiarity with modern compliance (automation) approaches
- Experience communicating complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience planning, executing and supporting large-scale cloud migration efforts into Microsoft Azure
- Experience leading diverse technical teams in cloud migration and / or management
- Familiarity with common automation tools in Microsoft Azure, such as Terraform, ARM Templates and PowerShell preferred
- Federal experience required
- US Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government clearance (Public Trust)
Salary Range: $150K - $175K
ABOUT EASY DYNAMICS
Easy Dynamics has nearly two decades of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing cybersecurity solutions across organizations of every size. We are builders, problem solvers, and trusted advisors who bring well-architected solutions and management consulting to our clients to align them with the best practices their missions demand. As industry leaders, we are committed to delivering unparalleled quality and service in all aspects of our organization and providing our customers with outstanding technical excellence and the business acumen to advise them on both tactical and strategic initiatives.
Easy Dynamics’ culture is best described as “East Coast address, West Coast attitude, driven by a unique combination of talented individuals who routinely deliver with innovation, and technical excellence. By building a world-class team of engineers and subject-matter experts, we’ve cemented our standing as a trusted provider of next-generation identity and risk management solutions. Other core capabilities include Velum Cloud delivery, automation and resilience.
Easy Dynamics is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal state or local laws.
