Cloud Architect - TS/SCI clearance

This position will require an active DOD security clearance.  

This role is tied to anticipated funding. While final approval is pending, we are actively building a pipeline of qualified candidates so we can move quickly once funding is in place. 

At PMAT, we work on mission critical systems that directly support the warfighter, designing, building, and securing modern digital capabilities across cloud, data, and software environments. Our teams tackle complex, real-world challenges where delivery matters more than theory, and innovation is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and purpose.

About the role: 

In this role, you will help transform robotics autonomous system (RAS) integration and the Minotaur Family of Services (MFoS) into a cloud-enabled, distributed data and decision platform aligned to warfighter needs. Enabling orchestrated software, real-time data fusion, and operational decision advantage across the fleet and partner forces. This role sits at the center of one of the Navy’s most important transitions: transitioning from platform-centric ISR to a cloud-enabled, distributed operational capability supporting maritime kill chains. You will design and implement cloud architectures that enable tactical control, MFoS services, and advanced computer applications to operate across edge, tactical, and enterprise environments, supporting degraded comms, mosaic warfare tactical and up-echelon data operations, and real-time mission execution.

Day-to-day, you’ll work with engineers, operators, and government stakeholders to:

Architect and orchestrate antifragile cloud-native, multi-cloud, and hybrid solutions 

Enable rapid DevSecOps pipelines

Implement integrated engineering approaches for cloud development 

Ensure security across classification levels

Responsibilities:

Design and implement cloud architectures for MFoS aligned to warfighter needs and distributed maritime operations.

Develop hybrid edge-to-cloud architectures integrating edge nodes and cloud environments. 

Lead containerization, orchestration, and microservice transition of Minotaur services, RAS critical mission enablers, and data distribution capabilities.

Architect solutions across multi-classification environments (TS/SCI, SECRET, UNCLASS), including cloud-based cross-domain considerations.

Implement and optimize DevSecOps pipelines (CI/CD, infrastructure as code, automated security scanning).

Ensure compliance with DoD cloud standards (ILs 4, 5 & 6+), Zero Trust, and RMF requirements.

Collaborate with AI/ML and data teams to increase efficiency

Support cloud deployments across environments such as AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, on-prem, tactical, and on-platform compute.

Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and stakeholders.

About Us: PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis.

We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room.  Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper.  We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter.

Whether you’re an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, you’ll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If you’re passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future of defense technology!

Required Skills and Experience:

5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, distributed systems, or platform engineering

Experience designing and deploying solutions in AWS, Azure, or similar cloud environments

Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architectures

Strong understanding of hybrid cloud/edge computing architectures

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)

Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Experience working in DoD or IC environments, including RMF and security compliance

Understanding of networking, data flows, and distributed systems under constrained conditions

Ability to work in cross-functional teams with engineers, operators, and government stakeholders

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Experience with Minotaur

Experience supporting Navy warfighting concepts and associated capabilities

Familiarity with cross-domain solutions and multi-level security architectures

Experience with data streaming, event-driven architectures, and real-time analytics

Exposure to AI/ML pipelines and large-scale data fusion systems

Education and Certification Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is required

At least one Cloud certification (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, etc.) is required

Citizenship and Clearance requirements:

U.S. Citizenship required

No dual citizenship

Active TS/SCI clearance required or active TS and previously held SCI

Location/Address:

San Diego, CA

Travel & Passport:

Under 15% travel

Occasional CONUS travel for integration, testing, and customer engagement

Work Environment: PMAT offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development.

PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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