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Software Engineering · Work role code 628

Software/Cloud Architect

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.

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Tasks

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 412AAnalyze the results of software, hardware, or interoperability testing.Additional
  • 413AAnalyze user needs and requirements to plan architecture.Core
  • 414Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.Core
  • 414AAnalyze security needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints and security mandates.Additional
  • 467Consult with engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software.Core
  • 502ADevelop enterprise architecture or system components required to meet user needs.Core
  • 569ADocument and update as necessary all definition and architecture activities.Core
  • 785APrepare detailed workflow charts, models, and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation.Core
  • 971Design countermeasures and mitigations against potential exploitation of programming language weaknesses and vulnerabilities in system and elements.Additional
  • 1147ADevelop data management capabilities (e.g., cloud based, centralized cryptographic key management) to include support to the mobile workforce.Additional
  • 1151ALeverage enterprise-wide version control system while designing and developing secure applications.Core
  • 2156Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance.Core
  • 2335Direct software programming and development of documentation.Core
  • 5956Provide Cloud and Cloud Security guidance to leadership.Core
  • 5957Develop a company's cloud computing strategy.Core
  • 5958Develop and implements cloud strategies.Core
  • 5959Convert the technical requirements of a project into the architecture and design that will guide the final product.Core
  • 5960Design and implement cloud computing solutions, including designing the cloud infrastructure, the cloud application architecture, and the cloud security architecture.Core

Knowledge

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 22* Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.Core
  • 38Knowledge of organization's enterprise information security architecture system.Additional
  • 42AKnowledge of engineering concepts as applied to computer architecture and associated computer hardware/software.Core
  • 44Knowledge of enterprise messaging systems and associated software.Additional
  • 56Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and methods that apply to software development.Core
  • 75Knowledge of mathematics, including logarithms, trigonometry, linear algebra, calculus, and statistics.Additional
  • 108* Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).Core
  • 116Knowledge of software debugging principles.Core
  • 117Knowledge of software design tools, methods, and techniques.Core
  • 118AKnowledge of software development models, methodologies, and practices (Waterfall Model, Spiral, Agile, DevSecOps).Core
  • 119Knowledge of software engineering.Core
  • 126Knowledge of system software and organizational design standards, policies, and authorized approaches (e.g., International Organization for Standardization [ISO] guidelines) relating to system design.Additional
  • 129Knowledge of system life cycle management principles, including software security and usability.Core
  • 141AKnowledge of the enterprise information technology (IT) architectural concepts and patterns to include baseline and target architectures.Core
  • 143AKnowledge of integrating the organization’s goals and objectives into the architecture.Additional
  • 1125Knowledge of Cloud-based knowledge management technologies and concepts related to security, governance, procurement, and administration.Core
  • 1136AKnowledge of use cases related to collaboration and content synchronization across platforms (e.g., Mobile, PC, Cloud).Additional
  • 1157* Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity.Core
  • 1158* Knowledge of cybersecurity principles.Core
  • 1159* Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.Core
  • 6210Knowledge of cloud service models and possible limitations for an incident response.Core
  • 6900* Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.Core
  • 6935* Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).Core
  • 6938* Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environment and the difference between on-premises and off-premises environments.Core
  • 7096Knowledge of both cloud computing and how it is applied in a variety of industries.Core
  • 7111* Knowledge of Zero Trust Security Model Principles.Core

Skills

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 170Skill in configuring and optimizing software.Core
  • 180Skill in designing the integration of hardware and software solutions.Core

Abilities

From DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25), in the tool's order, with the DCWF KSAT id

Free · DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
  • 68AAbility to build architectures and frameworks.Core
  • 3080Ability to use and understand complex mathematical concepts (e.g., discrete math).Additional

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