Senior Cloud Architect

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Architect to lead the migration of applications and data from a closed, restricted network into a secure cloud environment. This role will assess cloud service options, design the target infrastructure, establish secure connectivity, support compliance activities, and execute the final cloud migration. Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate Cloud Service Providers, cloud environments, and service options for migrating six applications, models, and associated data from SNET.
• Develop cloud migration strategies, technical architectures, implementation plans, and supporting documentation.
• Support DISA registration and Cyber Security Service Provider assessment activities as a subject-matter expert.
• Design and establish secure cloud connectivity to required external data sources and applications.
• Conduct security analysis, network planning, and cloud integration assessments.
• Design, configure, and establish scalable cloud infrastructure and services.
• Support the Authority to Operate process, including Risk Management Framework activities.
• Develop and maintain the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service package.
• Prepare security, architecture, compliance, and accreditation artifacts for Authorizing Official approval.
• Coordinate application testing, validation, accreditation, and migration readiness activities.
• Execute the final cloud cutover after infrastructure and application accreditation.
• Create technical diagrams, reports, presentations, and architecture artifacts using Visio and Microsoft 365 tools.

• Active Secret security clearance; Top Secret clearance preferred.
• Security+ CE certification.
• Relevant environment training certification.
• Five or more years of system administration experience.
• Three to five years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting cloud solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Software as a Service.
• Experience with cloud migration, infrastructure design, security, connectivity, and application integration.
• Knowledge of DISA requirements, RMF, eMASS, ATO, and federal cybersecurity standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop technical artifacts using Microsoft Visio and Microsoft 365 applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience evaluating and implementing multiple cloud environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure.
• Experience supporting secure or restricted government cloud environments.
• Knowledge of cloud governance, security architecture, identity management, and compliance controls.

Pulled from the full job description

• Opportunities for advancement, * Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development