{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6ef0ce0958911654ecd26a4b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6ef0ce0958911654ecd26a4b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6ef0ce0958911654ecd26a4b","title":"Cloud Architect","description":"Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Cloud Architect to manage and identify program high-level technical specifications, with a primary focus on the installation, configuration, and operation of Command & Control (C2) software applications for the Air Operations Center Weapons System (AOC WS). This role encompasses application design, cloud computing strategy and adoption, and the integration of software applications into a functioning system to meet mission requirements. This position is located in Hampton, VA. Responsibilities include:\nLeading the installation, configuration, and operation of Command & Control (C2) software applications for the Air Operations Center Weapons System (AOC WS).\nManaging and identifying high-level technical specifications for software applications, including defining system architecture, designing data models, and developing interface specifications.\nBuilding, installing, configuring, and supporting AOC C2 Applications and VM-based systems, including operations and sustainment, across development, test, and production environments.\nOperating and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure, including provisioning and configuring cloud resources, monitoring system performance, and ensuring cloud security and compliance.\nConfiguring AWS cloud resources, both manually and via automation, to implement necessary compute, storage, network, and security configurations.\nDeveloping automation code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell, to partially or fully automate the deployment, installation, and configuration of applications on Windows and Linux servers, as well as containerized applications hosted in Kubernetes clusters.\nDeveloping and maintaining technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, design documents, and technical guides.\nRequired Qualifications:\n9 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.\n5+ years of experience building, installing, configuring, and supporting AOC C2 Applications and VM-based systems, including operations and sustainment, across development, test, and production environments.\n5+ years of experience configuring AWS cloud resources, both manually and via automation, to implement necessary compute, storage, network, and security configurations.\n5+ years of experience developing automation code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell, to partially or fully automate the deployment, installation, and configuration of applications on Windows and Linux servers, as well as containerized applications hosted in Kubernetes clusters.\nPrevious experience working with modern Cloud Service Provider environments, particularly AWS.\nRelevant experience to be able to build operational information protection control environments in a cloud environment.\nExperience with centralizing, querying, and setting up alerts.\nExperience with programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++).\nDemonstrated experience with shell scripting, including Bash and/or PowerShell.\nAn understanding of cloud security controls.\nPrevious experience configuring and deploying a CI/CD pipeline using tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI.\nPrevious experience configuring and deploying automated testing tools such as SonarQube, Fortify, OWASP DC, JUnit, and/or Snyk.\nUS Citizenship and a Secret security clearance.\nDesired Qualifications:\nAWS Solutions Architect certification (or equivalent Cloud Service Provider certification) is highly desired.\nPrevious experience achieving ATO through the client's Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process.\nPrevious experience working in a DevOps environment where there was close collaboration between developers and security personnel to increase automation and efficiency within the Software Development Lifecycle.\nExperience with Kubernetes environments.\nPrevious experience supporting the DoD.\n\nThis position is located in Hampton, VA.\n\nThe estimated salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $150,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.\nWe are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.\nIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.","company":"Darkwolfsolutions","rawCompany":"darkwolfsolutions","city":"Hampton","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:34:02.000Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Cloud Architect","description":"Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Cloud Architect to manage and identify program high-level technical specifications, with a primary focus on the installation, configuration, and operation of Command & Control (C2) software applications for the Air Operations Center Weapons System (AOC WS). This role encompasses application design, cloud computing strategy and adoption, and the integration of software applications into a functioning system to meet mission requirements. This position is located in Hampton, VA. Responsibilities include:\nLeading the installation, configuration, and operation of Command & Control (C2) software applications for the Air Operations Center Weapons System (AOC WS).\nManaging and identifying high-level technical specifications for software applications, including defining system architecture, designing data models, and developing interface specifications.\nBuilding, installing, configuring, and supporting AOC C2 Applications and VM-based systems, including operations and sustainment, across development, test, and production environments.\nOperating and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure, including provisioning and configuring cloud resources, monitoring system performance, and ensuring cloud security and compliance.\nConfiguring AWS cloud resources, both manually and via automation, to implement necessary compute, storage, network, and security configurations.\nDeveloping automation code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell, to partially or fully automate the deployment, installation, and configuration of applications on Windows and Linux servers, as well as containerized applications hosted in Kubernetes clusters.\nDeveloping and maintaining technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, design documents, and technical guides.\nRequired Qualifications:\n9 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.\n5+ years of experience building, installing, configuring, and supporting AOC C2 Applications and VM-based systems, including operations and sustainment, across development, test, and production environments.\n5+ years of experience configuring AWS cloud resources, both manually and via automation, to implement necessary compute, storage, network, and security configurations.\n5+ years of experience developing automation code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell, to partially or fully automate the deployment, installation, and configuration of applications on Windows and Linux servers, as well as containerized applications hosted in Kubernetes clusters.\nPrevious experience working with modern Cloud Service Provider environments, particularly AWS.\nRelevant experience to be able to build operational information protection control environments in a cloud environment.\nExperience with centralizing, querying, and setting up alerts.\nExperience with programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++).\nDemonstrated experience with shell scripting, including Bash and/or PowerShell.\nAn understanding of cloud security controls.\nPrevious experience configuring and deploying a CI/CD pipeline using tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI.\nPrevious experience configuring and deploying automated testing tools such as SonarQube, Fortify, OWASP DC, JUnit, and/or Snyk.\nUS Citizenship and a Secret security clearance.\nDesired Qualifications:\nAWS Solutions Architect certification (or equivalent Cloud Service Provider certification) is highly desired.\nPrevious experience achieving ATO through the client's Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process.\nPrevious experience working in a DevOps environment where there was close collaboration between developers and security personnel to increase automation and efficiency within the Software Development Lifecycle.\nExperience with Kubernetes environments.\nPrevious experience supporting the DoD.\n\nThis position is located in Hampton, VA.\n\nThe estimated salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $150,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.\nWe are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.\nIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:34:02.000Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:34:02.000Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Darkwolfsolutions","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Hampton","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"6ef0ce0958911654ecd26a4b"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6ef0ce0958911654ecd26a4b"}}