Senior Cloud Architect, Government Missions
- Remote · United States
- Full-time
- $200K - $215K
- Posted
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Senior Cloud Architect, Government Missions
Second Front Systems is looking for an operationally focused, compliance-hardened, multi-cloud Senior Cloud Architect, Government Missions to strengthen our cloud infrastructure and security practice.
Operating at classified and unclassified DoD and IC networks, you will be responsible for architecting and operating secure multi-tenant cloud foundations across AWS, Azure, and GCP; designing government enclave architectures (TSE-SE, LZA, MLZ, Assured Workloads); and leading compliance and Authority to Operate efforts end to end.
You will design and troubleshoot cloud and hybrid networking topologies (Transit Gateway, Virtual WAN, Network Connectivity Center, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, Cloud Interconnect); architect and operate production Kubernetes platforms (EKS, AKS, GKE, air-gapped distributions) with multi-tenancy and DISA STIG/CIS hardening; establish Infrastructure as Code standards using Terraform, Pulumi, and Crossplane, ensuring that landing zones, network segmentation, centralized logging, and guardrails enforce zero-trust principles aligned to SCCA and CAP requirements, and systems achieve continuous Authority to Operate across NIST SP 800-53 controls.
We need someone capable of designing networks to DISA Secure Cloud Computing Architecture and Cloud Access Point specifications; leading deployments into NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and classified fabrics; operating as mission owner in AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and classified regions; and owning compliance end to end—control inheritance, System Security Plans, POA&Ms, STIG/SCAP scanning, continuous monitoring, and continuous ATO workflows.
As a key partner to customers, program leadership, and authorized assessors, you will establish technical authority and architectural direction across programs, serving as senior technical mentor to engineering teams.
Note: Candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring hubs:
This is a full-time position.
What You'll Do
What You Bring
Preferred
The base salary for this position will fall between $200,000 and $215,000. Your ultimate compensation will be determined by professional background, technical proficiency, seniority, and regional cost factors. Furthermore, this opportunity includes potential eligibility for equity awards and discretionary bonuses, rounding out a comprehensive total rewards offering.
Success at 2F Looks Like:
Perks & Benefits:
This role is a full time position. As a public benefit corporation, we’re a team of purpose-driven trailblazers transforming the future of U.S. national security. We hire the best to do their best and, as such, we are committed to providing the perks and benefits you need to be successful—both in- and outside the workplace.
Perks of Joining Our Team:
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Who We Are:
Second Front Systems (2F) is a public-benefit software company powering software for the free world. We eliminate the friction that slows innovation, enabling faster, more secure development and deployment of software across government and regulated networks. Built by national security veterans and backed by top-tier venture capital, our platform is trusted by the world’s leading organizations to cut deployment timelines from years to weeks. We move fast, solve hard problems, and deliver trusted capabilities where they’re needed most. Our work strengthens global security and gives the United States and its allies a lasting competitive advantage. Learn more at secondfront.com http://secondfront.com.
Citizenship requirement:
This position requires U.S. citizenship due to the nature of our work supporting U.S. government and defense customers.
One last thing:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Are you ready to join our team:
To apply, click the “Apply for This Job” button at the top or bottom of this page and complete the application form. This position will remain open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Colorado:
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