Enterprise Cloud Architect

• Architect and govern end-to-end network, cloud, and infrastructure solutions to support 24/7 monitoring, incident management, and operational runbooks.
• Define and maintain reference architectures, standards, and patterns for routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, servers, and virtual/cloud network constructs.
• Design monitoring and observability architectures that integrate network performance and security telemetry (e.g., SolarWinds, NetScout, Cisco Prime, Splunk) for improved MTTD/MTTR.
• Specify and oversee integration of monitoring tools, dashboards, alerting pipelines, and automated remediation/orchestration workflows for Tier 2 NOC and escalation to Tier 3/SOC.
• Ensure security is embedded into operational workflows: threat detection, analytics, automated validation, and response playbooks coordinated across NOC and SOC.
• Architect telemetry and logging pipelines to support detection, validation, forensics, and recovery from security-relevant events across hybrid environments.
• Define cloud monitoring and management strategy and patterns for AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, and private cloud (telemetry, network visibility, identity, and access controls).
• Collaborate with vendors and ISPs; design escalation, dispatch, and vendor-management processes; support scheduling and change/maintenance windows.
• Establish data models, event classification, priority definition (P1/P2), and shift turnover reporting standards for situational awareness.
• Drive network automation, IaC (infrastructure as code), and deployment patterns to reduce manual toil and improve consistency and recoverability.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering, NOC, and SOC teams; review designs, perform architecture risk assessments, and participate in incident postmortems.
• Define KPIs, service-level objectives, and reporting for operational health, security posture, and service continuity.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience with 12+ years (or commensurate experience), * 8+ years of enterprise architecture, network engineering, or cloud architecture experience supporting large-scale production networks and operations.

• Deep experience with network devices and services: routing/switching, BGP/OSPF, firewalls, load balancers, SD-WAN, VPNs.
• Strong cloud architecture experience across at least two public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) plus private cloud exposure.
• Hands-on experience integrating and architecting observability and monitoring stacks (e.g., SolarWinds, NetScout, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana) and SIEM integration.
• Proven track record embedding security into operational workflows and close collaboration with SOC functions.
• Experience with network automation, IaC (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation), APIs, and scripting (Python, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with incident management processes, ticketing systems, and escalation matrices.
• Excellent communication skills; able to produce architecture artifacts, runbooks, and present to technical and executive stakeholders.

Competencies and traits

• Strategic thinker with practical hands-on implementation experience.
• Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work across 24/7 operational teams and influence cross-functional processes.
• Detail-oriented with focus on resiliency, security, and automation.

Clearance Required: Must be able to attain and maintain an AOUSC Public Trust

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master's preferred
• TOGAF, AWS/Azure/GCP Cloud Architect, CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, or equivalent., * A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview
• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?