Senior Cloud Solutions Architect
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Job description
The Cloud Solutions Architect is a strategic technical leader that develops cloud strategies and translating business objectives into scalable, secure, and cost-effective architecture solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud technologies, DevOps best practices, and enterprise systems integration . The architect serves as the highest-level technical expert and advisor, ensuring the successful delivery of complex cloud-based solutions that align with organizational goals and future-state IT strategies., * Develops and execute enterprise-wide strategies for cloud platforms, supporting current and long-term business goals.
- Translates business and technical requirements into secure, scalable, and resilient architectural solutions.
- Evaluates cloud service providers and platforms to determine best-fit technologies for solution design.
Solution Design & Integration:
- Designs and build cloud-native and hybrid-cloud solutions that integrate with existing enterprise systems.
- Addresses systems integration, interoperability, and compatibility across multiple platforms and environments.
- Develops automation strategies and scripts for deploying and managing cloud resources using DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles.
Technical Leadership & Execution:
- Serves as the technical authority on cloud architecture, guiding teams on complex development and integration efforts.
- Leads feasibility analyses, proofs-of-concept, and pilot initiatives to evaluate new technologies or approaches.
- Oversees the completion of cloud solution projects, ensuring they meet architecture standards, security requirements, and business objectives.
Governance & Best Practices:
- Establishes cloud architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices for development and deployment.
- Contributes to cloud governance frameworks, risk management strategies, and compliance efforts.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Partners with business units, IT leaders, and cross-functional teams to align cloud solutions with enterprise goals.
- Presents architectural concepts and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive management.
Requirements
Candidate must possess an Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance., * Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in software development or systems architecture, with 4+ years focused on cloud architecture and solutions.
- Proven experience designing and implementing solutions in cloud architectures.
- Advanced knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.), and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
- Strong experience with systems integration, multi-platform environments, and microservices architecture.
- Ability to lead large development teams and complex enterprise initiatives.
Desired Qualifications:
- Professional cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect - Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect).
- Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, legacy system integration, and cloud cost optimization.
- Familiarity with enterprise security and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, FedRAMP).
- Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
