Senior Cloud Architect

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Posting/External Job Title

Location

Remote/Onsite/Hybrid

100% Onsite

Job Type

Full-time

# of Hires Needed

1

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI

Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)

$220,000.00-$300,000.00/yr

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking a Senior Cloud Architectto provide technical leadership and ensure modern, best practices across programs and product lines, in a highly dynamic, collaborative environment. This position is expected to be fully onsite in either Seal Beach, CA; Aurora, CO; Colorado Springs, CO; El Segundo, CA; Herndon, CA; or Leesburg, VA.

Design, implementation, and sustainment of secure DevSecOps pipelines and automation capabilities in air-gapped and on-premises environments.

Architect and maintain Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code solutions to support repeatable provisioning, configuration, and deployment in disconnected environments.

Establish and govern secure container build, storage, transfer, and deployment processes for isolated networks and restricted-access systems.

Provide technical leadership for integration, deployment, and test environments through standardization, access control, and baseline management.

Troubleshoot complex platforms, application, infrastructure, and security issues across development, integration, test, and deployment boundaries.

Lead implementation of automated testing, monitoring, and validation capabilities to improve reliability, traceability, and mission readiness.

Apply metrics and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement of DevSecOps tools, processes, and system performance.

Guide remediation of security vulnerabilities and implementation of compliance controls within secure disconnected enterprise environments.

Lead stakeholder engagement to define priorities, drive consensus, and align DevSecOps product direction with program needs.

Partner with engineering, cybersecurity, operations, senior leadership, and external customers to gather requirements, drive implementation, and support adoption of DevSecOps capabilities.

Own DevSecOps product planning and execution to ensure delivery of secure, mission-aligned capabilities.

Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive implementation of DevSecOps enhancements and support adoption.

Provide leadership for DevSecOps roadmap execution, backlog prioritization, and performance tracking.

Required/Desired Skills, Experience, and Education

Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.

Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include, but is not limited to, testing for marijuana use.

This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.

Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Minimum years of related experience: 5 or more years for level 4, 10 or more years for level 5.

Experience leading software teams or projects.

Development Operations (DevOps) or Development Security Operations (DevSecOps) experience.

Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CI/CD) experience using appropriate code versioning, build, and test automation tools.

Senior (level 4): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience, 13 years' related work experience, etc.).

Senior (level 5): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience, 18 years' related work experience, etc.).

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education:

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

Experience deploying and sustaining Docker and Kubernetes solutions in air-gapped environments, including cluster administration, orchestration, automation, security, and performance optimization.

Experience with cloud-based container platforms such as AWS.

Proficient with the GitLab ecosystem.

Security+ or equivalent certification.

Proficient with a variety of software development languages, tools, and techniques.

Business Profile:

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Resumes should list employment dates in month/year format (e.g., January 2020 – March 2024) for each position to meet customer and contract documentation requirements.

Cimarron offers an outstanding Benefits Package including:

Major Medical and Hospitalization

Vision Care

Preventive Care

Ancillary Benefits

Life Insurance and AD&D

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Additional Life and Dependent Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Direct Deposit

Other Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Leave

Education Reimbursement

Wellness Program

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