CommIT Enterprises, Inc. is looking for a Cloud Solutions Architect to design, govern, and optimize the technical and functional architecture for a Department of Defense (DoD) customer. You will ensure the solution aligns with DoD policies, integrates effectively with enterprise systems, supports end‑to‑end workflows, and remains scalable, secure, and compliant.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture, including application, data, integration, and security layers within cloud environments.
- Translate business and mission requirements into system designs and technical specifications.
- Ensure architecture aligns with DoD digital modernization, Zero Trust, and data interoperability strategies.
- Lead integration design with other cloud systems and define APIs, data exchange standards, and interface control documents.
- Ensure compliance with all data requirements and authoritative data sources.
- Work with project leadership, DevSecOps engineers, mission owners, and end users to understand workflows and translate them into system capabilities.
- Design new cloud-based solutions for auditability and optimize the mission owner experience.
- Ensure the project meets cybersecurity requirements, including RMF, Zero Trust principles, and identity management.
- Support audit readiness by embedding internal controls, traceability, and data integrity into system design.
- Maintain configuration management, version control, and architectural documentation.
- Provide strategic input to the technical roadmap, including modernization, cloud adoption, automation, and data analytics enhancements.
- Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements to performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Lead technical reviews, design sessions, and architecture boards.
- Serve as the primary technical advisor to program leadership, the mission owner, and IT stakeholders.
- Communicate complex technical concepts in clear, mission-focused language.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive delivery.
What We're Looking For
- A Master’s degree with 6 years of experience (or Bachelor’s with 8 years of experience) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a relevant field. The degree may be substituted with additional relevant industry experience and/or industry-accepted training and certification.
- Experience developing DevSecOps and Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) architecture for small systems or subsystems of larger systems.
- Experience with cloud architectures (Azure, AWS) and modern integration patterns.
- Experience with system integration, APIs, data modeling, and enterprise architecture frameworks.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, NIST 800-53) and identity/access management.
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical designs and system configurations.
- Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a T5.
- Security+ CE certification.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of DoD data standards, DLMS, and authoritative data sources.
- Certifications such as DAWIA, PMP, CISSP, or TOGAF.
- Background in best practices for IT Service Management (ITIL).
Technical Stack
- Azure
- AWS
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Charleston, SC.
CommIT Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
