Cloud Architect

CLOUD ARCHITECT

Location: Remote / Alexandria, VA

Clearance: Eligibility to be cleared

Are you ready to be part of a team that creates cutting-edge AI-powered analysis and simulation on-demand? At Whitespace, we use our Iris platform to uncover hidden relationships and patterns of life (POL) at machine speed, enhancing mission performance like never before.

We are seeking a Cloud Architect who has a deep understanding of cloud computing, data storage, security, and recovery. As a Cloud Architect, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing solutions in our AWS environment. By leveraging your expertise in AWS and systems architecture, you will help our organization bridge the gap between product vision and engineering execution, driving technical excellence and ensuring the successful delivery of cloud-based solutions. You will serve as a trusted advisor, collaborating with product and engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions that enable innovation and operational efficiency.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the world and being part of groundbreaking technology in national security, this position is for you!

This position is 100% remote for candidates who are not located within fifty miles of the corporate office. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Engineering. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and reside in the contiguous United States. You will be a W-2 employee of GeoDelphi, Inc., and we do not accept third-party applications.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement cloud strategies, including cloud adoption plans, application design, and cloud management and monitoring.
• Designing the overall cloud architecture, ensuring it aligns with the organization's business needs, and considering factors like scalability, performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Oversee the migration of applications and data to the cloud, ensuring a smooth transition and minimal disruption to business operations.
• Implement systems for managing and monitoring the cloud infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, resource utilization, and security.
• Ensure the cloud infrastructure is secure and compliant with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Work closely with other IT teams, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure the cloud infrastructure meets their needs.
  
  

Experience

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field with at least 5 years of related experience. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree
• Possess expert-level knowledge of AWS services, demonstrating a proven ability to design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions
• Deep understanding of cloud computing concepts and other major cloud computing services.
• Strong understanding of networking principles, security protocols, and best practices for cloud environments.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, software applications, and design
• Experience in designing and implementing complex systems, including cloud-based applications and infrastructure.
• Extensive cloud migration and data management skills with an emphasis on data privacy and security
• Ability to analyze complex problems, identify solutions, and implement them in an effective and timely manner.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with various stakeholders
  
  

Desired Skills

• Relevant industry certifications, such as AWS
  
  

Benefits

GEODELPHI BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Unlimited PTO
• Federal Holiday Paid Leave
• 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Employer-Paid STD/LTD
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401K plan and Employer Match
• Professional Development Assistance
• Equity Incentive Plan
  
  

Who we are:

GeoDelphi, Inc. dba Whitespace, is building AI solutions for global leaders. Recognized as the most innovative company in the Geospatial Industry, Whitespace exponentially accelerates speed-to-answer with powerful analytics, high-cadence data feeds, and human expert-machine teaming. Our answers are rooted in truth data about human activity, delivering reliable decision advantage that keeps pace with world events. Whitespace is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. For further information, visit: http://www.inthewhitespace.com.

GeoDelphi, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Veteran status.