Lead Cloud Architect - Data Center & Cloud Engineering (Remote)

• Develop a deep understanding of VA enterprise infrastructure, including cloud platforms, on-premises data centers, and modernization initiatives

• Lead the design and implementation of hybrid cloud and data center architectures, ensuring alignment with VA strategic objectives

• Create and maintain architecture artifacts, engineering standards, technical guidance, and design documentation

• Conduct design reviews and provide technical validation for infrastructure and cloud solutions

• Drive infrastructure modernization initiatives, including hardware/software refresh, migration, and transformation strategies

• Support execution of multi-year modernization roadmaps and platform decommissioning efforts

• Perform and oversee advanced engineering analysis, including infrastructure performance modeling and optimization assessments

• Lead capacity planning, resource allocation, and performance monitoring to ensure efficient and scalable operations

• Architect integrated solutions across on-premises systems and cloud environments, ensuring high availability, resilience, and performance

• Ensure all architectures meet VA security requirements and federal compliance standards, incorporating cybersecurity controls into designs

• Oversee development of configuration management materials and ensure all engineering artifacts are audit-ready and traceable

• Collaborate with program leadership, operations teams, and business stakeholders to support portfolio planning and investment prioritization

• Present technical strategies and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Document and communicate value delivery, performance improvements, and modernization outcomes across initiatives

**Required Skills and Expe