Cloud Architect
Apply NowCompany: LifeScale Analytics
Location: Melbourne, FL 32935
Description:
Employment Qualifications:
Applicants responding to this position must be a US Citizen and may be subjected to a government security investigation which requires possessing the ability to view classified government information, background checks and drug screening. All applicants applying must have lived in the US for the past 5 years and cannot have traveled out of the country more than 6 months (cumulatively) in the past five years. (Military Service excluded).
The Employer will not sponsor applicants for any employment visas, at hiring or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B visas. Corp-to-Corp or subcontract personnel will not be considered for this position.
Job Title
Cloud Architect
Location
Melbourne, FD US (Primary)
US
Job Type
Full-Time
Career Level
Mid-Senior Level
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Travel
None
Security Clearance Required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance, Secret, Top Secret
Job Description
At Lifescale Analytics, we help achieve data-driven decision by leveraging strategic technologies to create innovated solutions, that ultimately help our clients to navigate their ever-changing data landscape. We have an opportunity for aCloud Architect, prefer candidates to reside in Melbourne, FL but open to remote work in the following states: Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Minnesota (MN), North Carolina (NC), Ohio (OH), South Carolina (SC), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX) or Virginia (VA). Note: Relocation expenses are not covered by the employer/client. We are seeking a Cloud Architect with 6-8 years of experience to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable cloud solutions, particularly those handling large datasets and supporting government clients. This role involves working closely with engineering, security, and data teams to ensure optimal cloud performance, compliance, and reliability.
Applicants responding to this position must be a US Citizen and will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information. Must have lived in the US for the past 5 years.
The Employer will not sponsor applicants for any employment visas, at hiring or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B, EAD or OPT visas. Corp-to-Corp or subcontract personnel will not be considered for this position
Responsibilities:
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
Education:
Additional Provisions:
We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.
Applicants responding to this position must be a US Citizen and may be subjected to a government security investigation which requires possessing the ability to view classified government information, background checks and drug screening. All applicants applying must have lived in the US for the past 5 years and cannot have traveled out of the country more than 6 months (cumulatively) in the past five years. (Military Service excluded).
The Employer will not sponsor applicants for any employment visas, at hiring or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B visas. Corp-to-Corp or subcontract personnel will not be considered for this position.
Job Title
Cloud Architect
Location
Melbourne, FD US (Primary)
US
Job Type
Full-Time
Career Level
Mid-Senior Level
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Travel
None
Security Clearance Required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance, Secret, Top Secret
Job Description
At Lifescale Analytics, we help achieve data-driven decision by leveraging strategic technologies to create innovated solutions, that ultimately help our clients to navigate their ever-changing data landscape. We have an opportunity for aCloud Architect, prefer candidates to reside in Melbourne, FL but open to remote work in the following states: Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Minnesota (MN), North Carolina (NC), Ohio (OH), South Carolina (SC), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX) or Virginia (VA). Note: Relocation expenses are not covered by the employer/client. We are seeking a Cloud Architect with 6-8 years of experience to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable cloud solutions, particularly those handling large datasets and supporting government clients. This role involves working closely with engineering, security, and data teams to ensure optimal cloud performance, compliance, and reliability.
Applicants responding to this position must be a US Citizen and will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information. Must have lived in the US for the past 5 years.
The Employer will not sponsor applicants for any employment visas, at hiring or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B, EAD or OPT visas. Corp-to-Corp or subcontract personnel will not be considered for this position
Responsibilities:
- Architect and implement secure, scalable cloud infrastructure in AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Design solutions to support advanced analytics and large-scale data processing
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and align architecture with business and compliance needs
- Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines
- Ensure security and regulatory compliance (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST) across all cloud operations
- Evaluate cloud technologies and make recommendations for architectural improvements
- Support data integration efforts from diverse sources including government systems
- Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and standards
- Additional responsibilities as the manager/PM or client request
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
- 6-8 years of experience in cloud architecture, engineering, or infrastructure roles
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including design and deployment of data-heavy workloads
- Knowledge of cloud security and compliance practices in government settings
- Proficiency in scripting/automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Strong understanding of networking, IAM, and cloud monitoring tools
- Experience integrating and managing large datasets across cloud platforms
- Familiarity with big data tools (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, Databricks)
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD automation
- Previous experience supporting federal or state government cloud projects
- Willingness to travel as needed
- Ability to acquire a Secret Security clearance and acquire and maintain government identification/common access card (CAC). Preferred if candidates currently hold an active Secret Security Clearance or higher
- Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract. Note that any usage and detection of cannabis with or without a prescription will result in a failed clearance regardless of the legalization under State Laws.
- U.S. Citizenship is required due to security clearance requirements.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) (Preferred)
Additional Provisions:
- Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
- Cannot have more than 6 months' travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.