Cloud Architect Location US-OH-Fairborn ID 2024-3588 Category Software Development Position Type Full Time Salary Riverside Overview Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems. All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship. Position Overview The Riverside Research Software Applications Team (SWAT) is seeking a full-time, highly skilled, and motivated Cloud Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, documenting, and implementing cloud architecture to support internal and external users. This includes ensuring compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) standards for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and adherence to company IT and cybersecurity policies. The role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise, a strong understanding of cloud security and compliance, and excellent collaboration skills to work with stakeholders across the organization. Value-Driven, Results-Focused: The SWAT is an innovative team of experienced software professionals who develop and deploy valuable and desirable software solutions at the speed of relevancy. Our unique offering lies in developing and deploying proof-of-concept prototypes within days or weeks, accelerating time-to-market and creating a competitive advantage. We believe in a culture built on smart work, trust, autonomy, and a healthy work-life balance. Our core values are commitment, growth, and resourcefulness. We use the proven practices of design thinking, rapid prototyping, and agile practices to address market demand and maximize user adoption. Our developers are experienced in a multitude of languages, libraries, frameworks, off-the-shelf products, environments, processes, and policies. Successful members typically have personality traits including proaction, patience, perseverance, and professionalism. If our mission and work culture resonate with you, we invite you to apply. Responsibilities Cloud Architecture Design: Develop secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud architectures, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements. Compliance Leadership: Ensure systems meet CMMC, NIST 800-171, and NIST 800-53 standards for handling CUI, while aligning with company IT and cybersecurity policies. Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders across IT, cybersecurity, business units, and product development teams to define and implement cloud solutions that meet diverse needs. Security and Access Management: Implement secure solutions using advanced IAM (Identity and Access Management), encryption, Zero Trust Architecture, and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Scalability and High Availability: Design solutions that ensure availability, scalability, and reliability across internal and external users. Infrastructure Automation: Leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible to streamline deployments and maintain consistency. Cost Optimization: Architect systems that balance performance and cost-efficiency, using cloud cost management tools. Backup and Disaster Recovery: Establish robust backup and recovery strategies to protect data and ensure business continuity. Documentation and Standards: Create comprehensive documentation for cloud architecture, policies, and procedures, while establishing and enforcing cloud governance practices. Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering teams to ensure the successful implementation and operation of cloud