Software / Cloud Architect

Work Role ID: 628  |  Workforce Element: Software Engineering

What does this work role do? Manages and identifies program high-level technical specifications, which may include application design, cloud computing strategy and adoption, and integration of software applications into a functioning system to meet requirements.

CORE KSATs
KSAT ID Description KSAT
22 * Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies. Knowledge
108 * Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk). Knowledge
1157 * Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity. Knowledge
1158 * Knowledge of cybersecurity principles. Knowledge
1159 * Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Knowledge
6900 * Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses. Knowledge
6935 * Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS). Knowledge
6938 * Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environment and the difference between on-premises and off-premises environments. Knowledge
ADDITIONAL KSATs
KSAT ID Description KSAT
38 Knowledge of organization’s enterprise information security architecture system. Knowledge
42A Knowledge of engineering concepts as applied to computer architecture and associated computer hardware/software. Knowledge
44 Knowledge of enterprise messaging systems and associated software. Knowledge
56 Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and methods that apply to software development. Knowledge
68A Ability to build architectures and frameworks. Ability
75 Knowledge of mathematics, including logarithms, trigonometry, linear algebra, calculus, and statistics. Knowledge
116 Knowledge of software debugging principles. Knowledge
117 Knowledge of software design tools, methods, and techniques. Knowledge
118A Knowledge of software development models, methodologies, and practices (Waterfall Model, Spiral, Agile, DevSecOps). Knowledge
119 Knowledge of software engineering. Knowledge
126 Knowledge of system software and organizational design standards, policies, and authorized approaches (e.g., International Organization for Standardization [ISO] guidelines) relating to system design. Knowledge
129 Knowledge of system life cycle management principles, including software security and usability. Knowledge
141A Knowledge of the enterprise information technology (IT) architectural concepts and patterns to include baseline and target architectures. Knowledge
143A Knowledge of integrating the organization’s goals and objectives into the architecture. Knowledge
170 Skill in configuring and optimizing software. Skill
180 Skill in designing the integration of hardware and software solutions. Skill
412A Analyze the results of software, hardware, or interoperability testing. Task
413A Analyze user needs and requirements to plan architecture. Task
414 Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. Task
414A Analyze security needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints and security mandates. Task
467 Consult with engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software. Task
502A Develop enterprise architecture or system components required to meet user needs. Task
569A Document and update as necessary all definition and architecture activities. Task
785A Prepare detailed workflow charts, models, and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation. Task
971 Design countermeasures and mitigations against potential exploitations of programming language weaknesses and vulnerabilities in system and elements. Task
1125 Knowledge of Cloud-based knowledge management technologies and concepts related to security, governance, procurement, and administration. Knowledge
1136A Knowledge of use cases related to collaboration and content synchronization across platforms (e.g., Mobile, PC, Cloud). Knowledge
1147A Develop data management capabilities (e.g., cloud based, centralized cryptographic key management) to include support to the mobile workforce. Task
1151A Leverage enterprise-wide version control system while designing and developing secure applications. Task
2156 Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance. Task
2335 Direct software programming and development of documentation. Task
3080 Ability to use and understand complex mathematical concepts (e.g., discrete math). Ability
5956 Provide Cloud and Cloud Security guidance to leadership. Task
5957 Develop a company’s cloud computing strategy. Task
5958 Develop and implements cloud strategies. Task
5959 Convert the technical requirements of a project into the architecture and design that will guide the final product. Task
5960 Design and implement cloud computing solutions, including designing the cloud infrastructure, the cloud application architecture, and the cloud security architecture. Task
6210 Knowledge of cloud service models and possible limitations for an incident response. Knowledge
7096 Knowledge of both cloud computing and how it is applied in a variety of industries. Knowledge