Hybrid Cloud Architect

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About the role

  • Cloud SME/Architect leading cloud architecture strategy for defense sector. Supporting mission systems at Beale Air Force Base and Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture, modernization, integration, and secure operation of cloud-enabled mission systems supporting a complex Department of Defense environment.
  • Serve as a senior advisor to program and engineering leadership, shaping cloud architecture strategy across development, integration, test, experimental, and operational environments.
  • Ensure that cloud capabilities are scalable, resilient, secure, compliant, and aligned to system integration processes, technical baselines, and mission outcomes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field with 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Master's with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Additional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Active and current DoD Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
  • 12+ years of overall experience in systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, enterprise architecture, cloud architecture, platform engineering, or related technical leadership roles.
  • 10+ years of experience architecting and implementing enterprise cloud solutions in AWS, Azure, or hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
  • Demonstrated experience serving as a senior cloud architect, chief engineer, technical lead, or SME on large-scale federal or defense programs.
  • Deep experience with AWS GovCloud, cloud landing zones, VPC/network architecture, IAM, storage, compute, container platforms, logging and monitoring, backup and recovery, and high-availability design.
  • Strong knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures, including integration between cloud, on-premises, lab, test, and mission systems.
  • Experience supporting complex system integration and test activities across multiple environments and release stages.
  • Knowledge of DoD security and compliance frameworks, including RMF, NIST, DISA STIGs, JSIG, vulnerability management, and audit/accreditation processes.
  • Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, automated compliance, and software release management.
  • Familiarity with architecture governance, configuration management, and engineering review processes in highly controlled mission environments.
  • Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders including program management, systems engineering, software, cyber, test, operations, and government customers.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey architectural concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement

Job title

Cloud Architect

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$131,300 - $237,350 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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