Cloud Architect III

Accountabilities:

• • Develop and oversee cloud computing strategies, including cloud adoption plans, application architecture, and ongoing system management.
  • Lead cloud implementation projects and system deployments across Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments.
  • Collaborate with cloud service providers to design and implement effective system architectures.
  • Support onboarding of new customers and system tenants while maintaining a client-focused approach.
  • Translate high-level system requirements into detailed technical and implementation specifications.
  • Serve as a technical liaison for customers and business development initiatives, helping understand and shape technical requirements.
  • Collaborate with analysts, engineers, programmers, domain architects, and other technical teams to define project limitations, system capabilities, and interface requirements.
  • Assess current-state architectures and develop recommendations for future-state architecture and cloud adoption.
  • Monitor and optimize cloud performance, system updates, connectivity, and infrastructure reliability.
  • Lead consultative engagements with architects, sales consultants, business analysts, technical staff, and customers to support successful project delivery.
  • Apply a cloud-first approach to help customers maximize the value of cloud-based solutions.
  • Ensure contractual deliverables are completed to required standards and customer expectations.
  • Maintain accurate reporting of planned and worked hours in accordance with applicable requirements.
  • Identify opportunities for growth and communicate relevant opportunities to leadership.
  • Build productive and positive professional relationships with customers and program stakeholders.
  • Maintain required professional development activities and participate in organizational meetings and team activities.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

  Requirements:

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 5–7 years of cloud architecture experience, or a Master’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
  • Comprehensive understanding of cloud computing principles, technical concepts, architectures, and implementation practices.
  • Ability to independently develop solutions to complex technical challenges.
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience designing and implementing cloud-based solutions across front-end, back-end, and operational delivery environments.
  • Knowledge of cloud-native services, serverless architectures, and microservices.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to document and communicate technical recommendations and business cases for change.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and software security protocols.
  • Experience with system integration, scalability, and performance optimization.
  • Ability to analyze system performance, develop implementation requirements, and ensure compliance with applicable verification standards.
  • Experience providing technical support for operational strategies and initiatives focused on process optimization, productivity, and quality.
  • Experience with government and defense-related systems engineering.
  • One or more of the following certifications is required: CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Security+, GICSP, SSCP, or GSEC.
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security and compliance requirements is preferred.
  • Experience with consultative selling or enabling services in cloud environments is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

  Benefits:

  • $110,095–$153,603 proposed annual salary range.
  • Fully remote position, with Boston, MA or Dayton, OH preferred.
  • Full-time, permanent employment.
  • Health and wellness programs.
  • Income protection benefits.
  • Paid leave.
  • Retirement and savings programs.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Learning and professional development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work on cloud architecture and technology initiatives supporting defense and national security programs.
  • Exposure to IaaS, PaaS, cloud-native services, infrastructure-as-code, DevOps, cybersecurity, and modern cloud architectures.
  • Flexible work environment designed to support work-life balance.