Cloud Architect Level 3 (TS/SCI) with Security Clearance

Koniag IT systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Cloud Architect Level 3 with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KITS and our government customer in Arlington, VA. The position is hybrid requires 3 days onsite. This position is for upcoming business opportunity. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. Koniag Government Services (KGS) is seeking exceptionally qualified Cloud Architects at the Level 3 designation to support the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) under the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) Engineering Support contract. The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical subject matter expert (SME) providing cloud architecture analysis, feasibility research, and strategic advisory support across all major Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and service delivery models, including off-premises, on-premises, hybrid, and tactical edge offerings. The Cloud Architect Level 3 must be capable of analyzing DoD demand signals, evaluating Commercial Service Offerings (CSOs), and translating complex cloud architectural considerations into actionable recommendations for senior Government decision-makers. The candidate must demonstrate exceptional written and oral communication skills and possess a polished ability to engage with senior DoD executives, CSP partners, and interagency stakeholders. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: The Cloud Architect - Level 3 shall perform the following duties, which include but are not limited to: Research the technical feasibility of CSOs across multiple CSPs in alignment with DoD demand signals and evolving mission requirements. Provide technical oversight and detailed analysis of cloud architecture design activities, ensuring alignment with DoD business objectives, security requirements, and best practices. Analyze DoD demand signals to inform strategic decision-making, technology roadmaps, and cloud adoption planning. Provide comprehensive analysis of XaaS CSOs across multiple CSPs, encompassing off-premises, on-premises, hybrid, and tactical edge delivery models. Evaluate CSO specifications against DoD security, compliance, and performance requirements; identify gaps and recommend remediation or risk mitigation approaches. Brief the DISA user community and stakeholders on cloud adoption questions, providing technical information on XaaS specifications and capabilities. Contribute to user community round tables regarding cloud adoption strategies and CSO implementation considerations. Coordinate and support the preparation of input for verification of CSP requirements into Government-provided tools and tracking mechanisms. Assess other DoD contract capabilities and CSP deliverables related to DISA cloud contracts; provide comparative analysis relative to JWCC. Provide analysis on the utilization of the JWCC contract vehicle in relation to commercial cloud market trends and industry practices. Support technical exchange meetings with CSPs and Strategic Partners; prepare and deliver technical briefings and meeting materials. Provide technical expertise on CSO capabilities in alignment with DoD governance requirements and policy frameworks. Review and analyze CSP deliverables, assisting the Government in validating that DoD requirements and standards are satisfied. Draft, edit, and consolidate technical documents, briefing slides, white papers, summary reports, and other informational deliverables. Participate in On-the-Job Training activities and contribute to knowledge transfer within the team. Assist other team members across task areas as required to accomplish the overall contract mission. Required Qualifications: Education Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field required. Master's Degree in a relevant technical discipline preferred. Experience Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in cloud architecture, IT systems engineering, or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated experience working in large-scale, complex IT environments of comparable size and scope to DISA or other DoD enterprise-level programs. Experience with cloud architecture design, analysis, and advisory support across at least two of the JWCC-awarded CSPs (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud). Experience with cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment models including off-premises, on-premises, hybrid, and tactical e