As a CLOUD SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT (CSA), you will use cloud and technical architecture expertise to help global brands and federal agencies solve challenging problems through innovative technology solutions. Work on exciting projects, future-proof your skills, and grow into your dream job alongside some of the most talented, knowledgeable, and dedicated technologists in the industry. * Educate and influence stakeholders and engineering teams on effective cloud solutions and best practices * Be an Azure Platform evangelist with our customers * Understand customers' overall applications portfolio, IT and business priorities and success measures to design implementation architectures and solutions (Microsoft and 3rd party solutions) using PaaS, DevOps & Advanced Application coding * Define innovative solutions using concepts such as infrastructure-as-code, deployment orchestration, and automation templates * Implement PaaS and IaaS solutions in a public cloud platform such as Azure * Use expert level knowledge of identity and access management in on-premises solutions and the cloud inclusive of Azure AD Connect, ADFS, and third-party identity providers * Remain abreast of regulatory and compliance requirements in order to drive successful governance strategies This is a remote position with occasional travel to one of the following SIPR locations: * Adelphi, MD * Aberdeen, MD * Ft. Eustis, VA * Austin, TX Minimum of interim Secret required. * Minimum of eight years of professional experience with cloud infrastructure * Ability to Lead the design and implementation of PaaS services, constructs and deployment methods including Database-as-a-Service, App Services, storage and automation * Enterprise-scale technical experience with cloud security, hybrid infrastructures secure, architecture designs, and technology management * Must have experience in a client-facing environment and interacting with technical and business stakeholders * Proven expertise in the implementation of encryption technologies (SSL, encryption, PKI) * Desire to mentor and train internal technical teams Passionate about emerging technology, want to pursue certifications, and the desire to further your cloud career * Knowledge of traditional network architecture such as IP Addressing, subnetting, routing, switching, and firewalls Actively participate in the technical community, including but not limited to contribution to user groups, presenting, writing blogs, Stack Overflow, etc. * Possess current industry-recognized certifications * Understanding of software development patterns and practices AIS, DEDICATED TO OUR PEOPLE AIS employees can spend their entire career at AIS doing challenging, rewarding work and reach their desired level of achievement and responsibility. We offer the opportunity to move up, without the obligation to move out of a position where one excels. We are committed to our employee's success; however, they define it. It's our dedication to our employees that inspired our leadership to invest in our future and become partially employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). Our employees are our greatest strength, and we do all that we can to serve them. We invest in technology as early adopters, allowing us to create transformative and innovative solutions for our customers while exposing our team to cutting edge technology. We hire outstanding individuals who are committed to curiosity, passionate about emerging technology, and who are excited to find innovative solutions for the biggest tech challenges facing international brands and government agencies today. We Invest in Individuals Committed to Innovation AIS is seeking professionals of a certain character and level of excellence. People that we can learn from and that we can help grow to achieve their personal career goals. WE ARE LOOKING FOR * Smart people with a passion for technology * Strong technical capabilities with a consultancy mindset * Close involvement with local technical communities * A willingness to think outside of the box to provide innovative solutions to clients * Ability to solve challenging technical business problems * Self-directed professionals OUR CORE VALUES * Client Success * Continued Learning and Technical Excellence * Strong Client Relationships * Citizenship and Community Applied Information Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis covered by law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications merit, and business need.