Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud/AWS Senior System Architect to lead enterprise system and cloud architecture efforts in support of a complex, mission-critical federal program. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in infrastructure design, DevOps, cloud technologies (especially AWS GovCloud), and enterprise-level integration—along with experience in IBM, Oracle, and agile development environments. This position plays a pivotal role in designing secure, scalable, and reliable architectures that align with organizational goals and comply with federal IT and security standards.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement enterprise-wide architecture solutions across cloud, database, and infrastructure environments.
- Develop architecture frameworks and models aligned with operational, technical, and informational requirements.
- Lead the planning and design of complex, scalable infrastructure systems—including DevOps pipelines, servers, and databases.
- Translate business and technical requirements into strategic architectural solutions and integration strategies.
- Drive adoption of cloud-based platforms, including AWS GovCloud, ensuring security, scalability, and performance.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, analysts, engineers, and developers to define application and data architecture standards.
- Manage technical evaluations of current systems and recommend improvements for performance and efficiency.
- Ensure that architectural solutions conform to enterprise standards, project goals, and cybersecurity requirements.
- Lead or participate in agile teams and DevOps processes, ensuring architectural alignment across development cycles.
- Support the full lifecycle of IT systems: design, development, enhancement, maintenance, and modernization.
- Provide documentation and technical guidance to cross-functional teams and government stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Additional 4 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the degree.
- At least 12 years of experience supporting enterprise-level Information Technology systems.
- Experience working with IBM, Oracle, and cloud-based products.
- Certified AWS Solutions Architect
- Experience managing cloud design and implementation, particularly in secure federal environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and managing highly available, business-critical systems.
- Strong experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and AWS GovCloud environments.
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity standards and secure architecture best practices.
- Deep understanding of software development, testing, and release management lifecycles.
- Familiarity with agile and Scrum environments and their impact on system architecture.
- Ability to perform complex technical tasks and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
- Expert-level knowledge of current and emerging technologies in computer science and engineering.
- Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
- Must be a US Citizen
Job details
- Seniority level: Not Applicable
- Employment type: Contract
- Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
- Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Software Development, and Armed Forces