Cloud Engineer - SOF AT&L

Applied Research Solutions has an exciting new opportunity for a Cloud Engineer

in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics

(SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for Software Development & Acquisition

(PEO-SDA).

PEO-SDA delivers operational software and digital platforms across multiple

networks to automate complex SOF workflows and rapidly close capability gaps. By

partnering with USSOCOM S&T and leveraging external investments and best

practices, SDA matures and transitions emerging technologies into fielded

capabilities while increasing SOF buying power. The organization operates in

real-world exercises and experiments to ensure solutions work in complex

operational environments, and it advances secure modern delivery through

accredited DevSecOps infrastructure, rapid prototyping approaches, and scalable

digital ecosystem, intelligence, and mission command applications.

This is a full-time position located at MacDill AFB, FL

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of

technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology

across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded

a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our

career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver

state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that

prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture

where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations,

while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through

our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program,

and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities

• include:
• * Provides expert-level engineering leadership in support of SOF enterprise
• modernization efforts, with responsibility for complex multi-discipline
• engineering activities supporting Cloud, DevSecOps, and enterprise software
• integration.
• * Completes advanced engineering demand tasks including reviewing engineering
• change proposals, conducting evaluations of DoDAF artifacts, analyzing Cloud
• architectures, and assessing operations in multi-Cloud environments.
• * Applies extensive knowledge of RMF within Cloud architectures to ensure
• enterprise solutions adhere to security and accreditation requirements.
• * Serves as a senior technical advisor on Kubernetes orchestration, deployment
• patterns, and Cloud-native architectures; provides expert-level analysis of
• strengths and weaknesses of major Cloud Platforms and their applicability to
• SOF Cloud Operations.
• * Provides expert guidance on Cloud platform selection and design based on
• mission requirements, operational environment, performance considerations,
• and security constraints.
• * Engages in advanced Agile SAFe-aligned software development activities; leads
• and participates in Agile ceremonies; utilizes SAFe management tools to guide
• backlog refinement, PI planning, and cross-team coordination.
• * Applies significant software and/or systems integration experience within SOF
• or IC environments to ensure alignment with mission needs and enterprise
• technical baselines.
• * Possesses a midlevel understanding of networking concepts and applies
• advanced tools to document and analyze complex technical tasks, including
• implementation of Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks and controls
• within enterprise engineering solutions.
• * Conducts and supports DoD software testing methodologies, including
• evaluation of test plans, scripts, results, and required documentation for
• enterprise-grade systems—preferably within SOF or IC mission contexts.
• * Employs and evaluates state-of-the-art information technology, environmental
• engineering technologies, and Cloud-native frameworks, integrating them into
• system planning, design, operation, and modernization strategies.
• * Supports development, planning, and management of enterprise-level system
• engineering efforts, coordinating with organizational managers, engineering
• authorities, budget personnel, and mission stakeholders.
• * Provides advanced inputs and recommendations for status briefings,
• engineering reports, and leadership updates on assigned programs and
• technical efforts.
• * Conducts market research, technology scouting, and evaluations of emerging
• technologies relevant to SOF missions.
• * Performs surveillance of design, development, integration, and production
• activities on behalf of government counterparts, ensuring compliance with
• approved engineering processes.
• * Identifies engineering deficiencies, evaluates impacts, and recommends
• corrective actions based on detailed examination and trend analysis of
• engineering performance data.
• * Coordinates and participates in technical reviews, readiness assessments, and
• engineering decision forums across multi-disciplinary teams.
• * Other duties as assigned.
• Qualifications/ Technical Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field (Computer Engineering,
• Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Electrical
• Engineering, or related discipline). Master’s Degree in any field (technical
• preferred).
• Years of Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of technical engineering experience to
• include:
• * 5+ years of DoD experience (SOF or IC preferred).
• * 3+ years of experience in Cloud architecture, Kubernetes, enterprise
• DevSecOps, or similar technical areas.
• * Experience integrating and modernizing enterprise IT systems, preferably in
• SOF or IC operational environments.
• * Experience applying RMF to Cloud architectures, containerized workloads, and
• enterprise IT systems.
• * Experience with software integration, systems integration, mission system
• engineering, and complex systems-of-systems environments.
• Additional Information
• Location: MacDill AFB, FL
• On-Site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site
• Travel: 10%
• All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background
• investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a
• background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
• This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR
• 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified
• individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by
• covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment
• qualified individuals with disabilities.
• This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR
• 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified
• protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and
• subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.