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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Cloud Architect - **Company:** Blue Sky Innovative Solutions - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Engineering, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Information Technology - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1f332633-409e-4a2d-baa3-f61cc52ad1d3 ## About the Role * Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms with personnel at all levels, including senior leadership and technical staff. * Familiarity with DoD security requirements as applied to cloud architecture and enterprise IT. * Experience working in an IT environment similar in size and scope to this requirement. * Strong working knowledge of large, complex, enterprise-scale IT environments. * Must hold all required certifications in accordance with DoD 8570/8140 requirements. Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 11 years of experience in enterprise cloud architecture and design, OR 15 years of total, demonstrated experience in enterprise cloud architecture and design (in lieu of degree). Clearance: Top Secret (TS) with SCI eligibility and indoctrination required ## Description * Research the technical feasibility of Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs) in alignment with federal customer demand signals and emerging mission requirements. * Provide technical oversight and analysis of cloud architecture design activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and security best practices. * Analyze federal customer demand signals to inform strategic decision-making and develop technology roadmaps. * Evaluate Anything as a Service (XaaS) CSOs and assess specifications against DoD security, compliance, and performance requirements. * Brief the user community on cloud adoption initiatives; contribute to user community round tables and technical exchange meetings with CSPs and Strategic Partners. * Coordinate input preparation for verifying CSP requirements in Government tools; assess other DoD contract capabilities and CSP deliverables. * Provide analysis on cloud contract utilization relative to commercial trends and industry practices. * Deliver technical expertise on CSO capabilities in alignment with DoD governance requirements and validate that CSP deliverables meet DoD standards., Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky) assists its federal, state and local, and commercial clients with solving their toughest challenges in the areas of IT Infrastructure Support and Engineering; Application Development and Maintenance; Program and Project Management; and Management Consulting. Find out more about Blue Sky at Blue Sky is an equal opportunity employer and recruits mission-oriented, proactive, skilled candidates from across the United States. As an SBA certified HUBZone small business, Blue Sky has a special interest in recruiting and hiring personnel who reside in HUBZones. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit . 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