Cloud System Architect

SoftTech Solutions, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Synergy ECP, is a custom software development firm that has specialized in serving Department of Defense customers for more than 15 years. Our highly skilled staff of Software Engineers provide expertise that strengthens and advances our clients projects, ensuring the delivery of solid, successful results.  Well-versed in the latest technologies and knowledgeable in a broad spectrum of skills and programming languages, our engineers and computer sciences professionals offer scalable technology solutions for enterprises of all sizes.

·         Strong knowledge of cloud solutions included but not limited to AWS, OpenStack and Microsoft Azure products. Demonstrated experience using tools like OpenStack, Eucalyptus, OpenShift, and Kubernetes.

·         Must possess one active mid-level or advanced cloud certification (i.e. AWS, Azure, OpenStack). Must have 9 years of related work experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related technical field. Must work with little to no prescriptive guidance. An additional four (4) years of relevant experience can be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.

·         Development experience with both Linux and Windows workloads using cloud technologies with automation including Amazon Cloudformation, OpsWorks, Ansible, Chef, and Docker. Demonstrated experience writing software scripts using languages such as Perl, Python, or Ruby.

·         Provide Tier I/II support. Follow established guidelines for delivery of cloud based resources.

·         Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of customer resources.

·         Provide assistance to users in accessing and utilizing cloud based compute resources.

·         Serve as the technical point of contact between the customer and the Architecture and Capacity Engineering teams.

·         Maintain currency of relevant documents and update the Wiki and SharePoint knowledge bases.

·         Monitor and respond to chat rooms.

·         Provide Tier I/II support. Follow established guidelines for delivery of cloud based resources.

·         Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of customer resources.

·         Provide assistance to users in accessing and utilizing cloud based compute resources.

·         Serve as the technical point of contact between the customer and the Architecture and Capacity Engineering teams.

·         Maintain currency of relevant documents and update the Wiki and SharePoint knowledge bases.

·         Monitor and respond to chat rooms.

·         Should be able to develop with a DevOps approach for both Linux and Windows workloads using proven, cutting-edge cloud technologies including automation with Amazon Cloudformation, OpsWorks, Ansible, Chef, and Docker.

·         Must be able to deploy new cloud production, staging, and test environment.

·         Responsible for all aspects of integration and deployment to include, Infrastructure and application deployment, load testing, and disaster recovery.

·         Must take planning seriously and strive for a seamless transition with little to no downtime.

·         Should be able to identify the most agile, scalable infrastructure, and select the best cloud services and technologies for customer projects and plan all implementation procedures.

·         Should be able to automate and deploy cloud infrastructures.

·         Is responsible for full documentation of the cloud infrastructure to enable a smooth handoff to application team.

·         Should have experience writing software scripts using scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Ruby.

·         Demonstrated experience planning and implementing Infrastructure as a Service (iaaS) and Platform as a Service (Paas) using tools like OpenStack, Eucalyptus, OpenShift, and Kubernetes.

·         The architect will be responsible for deployment of new solutions into existing cloud resources or off-premise infrastructure.

·         Must Possess Strong knowledge of a wide range of cloud services and solutions like AWS, OpenStack and Microsoft Azure products

Compensation Spotlight: 

For this role, our typical salary range starts at $200,000 and stretches up to $230,000. But here's the deal – we're not about capping your potential. We're committed to snapping up the best and brightest, and we're ready to put our money where our mouth is. So, if you're one of the rare exceptions to the status quo with the education, experience, and that extra something special, we're not afraid to go above and beyond to secure your talent. Because for us, it's not just about a salary. It's about the complete rewards package, the culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Taking Care of the People Who Take Care of The Nation

Compensation: We offer highly competitive compensation that is consistently recognized by our employees as being generous!

Health & Retirement: We offer top-notch group healthcare plans for medical, dental and vision insurance. SoftTech Solutions pays 100% of the monthly premiums up to $2,000/month. Employee coverage begins on the start date of employment. If the monthly premium is less than $1000/month then the employee will be paid the difference as a bonus amount quarterly.  Employees who elect not use our healthcare plans are paid a bonus of $3000 per quarter/ $12,000 annually. 

SoftTech Solutions, Inc. wants its employees to live comfortably in their retirement. To help achieve that goal, the company will contribute up to 10% of an employee’s earnings into their 401(k) plan. The first 4% of an employee’s contribution will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the company. In addition, SoftTech will contribute 6% of the employee’s earnings regardless of the employee’s contribution amount. All contributions to the plan are immediately vested.

Education: SoftTech Solutions, Inc. offers Professional Development funds of $5,250 for approved tuition, educational expenses and business equipment. Unused balances are paid to the employee as a bonus at the start of the following year.

Work/Life Balance: SoftTech Solutions, Inc. offers the opportunity for employees to select from 3 different compensation packages that include 25, 35 or 45 days of paid time off annually. Employees are allowed to carry over up to fifteen (15) days per year. Employees are also able to utilize leave without pay for any unworked days.

Additional Paid Time Off

SoftTech Solutions, Inc. offers additional paid time for Jury Duty (16 hours), Maternity/Paternity Leave (16 hours), and Bereavement (24 Hours). 

Employee Appreciation Days

SoftTech Solutions, Inc. offers two days of paid Employee Appreciation time off annually.  Employees are also able to utilize this at any point throughout the year, for the occasion(s) of their choosing.  Unused Employee Appreciation Time is paid out to the employee at the end of the year.  

SoftTech Solutions, Inc/Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.