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# Cloud Architect

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $216,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Cloud Migration, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8915910/cloud-architect

## About the Role

Required:

 * Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program.
 * 18 years of experience in cloud-based systems architecting is required and may be considered in lieu of degree.
 * One or more Cloud Certifications such as:
o Cloud Certified Solutions Architect
o AWS Certified
o Cisco Certified Networking Administrator - Cloud
o Cisco Certified Network Professional - Cloud
o IBM Certified Cloud Solution Architect
o MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure
o VMware Certified Professional (VCP7-CMA)

 * Experience with NGA
 * TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly

Desired:

 * Previous working experience in government or industry, within Cloud Architect profession.
 * Experience architecting solutions using structured and unstructured Big Data.
 * Experience architecting solutions using Automation, Augmentation and Artificial Intelligence
technologies.

 * Experience architecting solutions using Model Based Systems Engineering.

## Description

The Cloud Architect serves as a key technical leader responsible for shaping, guiding, and advancing the organization's cloud strategy in support of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). This role oversees the planning, design, and implementation of secure, scalable, and mission-aligned cloud architectures. The Expert Cloud Architect ensures that thorough analyses of cloud service alternatives are conducted and prioritized, enabling the Government to effectively architect business and mission solutions using cloud-based systems and services., * Drive Cloud Transformation: Lead and support cultural and organizational change initiatives that promote successful cloud adoption across NGA and related mission environments.

 * Architect Cloud Solutions: Oversee the design, development, and coordination of integrated cloud architectures that meet NGA's operational, security, and mission requirements.
 * Strategic Cloud Planning: Develop and refine enterprise cloud strategies to guide the adoption, migration, and optimization of cloud-based solutions within NGA's technical ecosystem.
 * Leadership & Oversight: Provide technical direction, mentorship, and quality assurance for teams of Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-level Cloud Architects, ensuring alignment with NGA standards, enterprise policies, and best practices.


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