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# Cloud Architect

- **Company:** A-TEK, Inc.
- **Location:** Silver Spring, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $195,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Data Integration, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Federal Enterprise Architecture, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Github, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), OpenShift, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Google Cloud, HybridCloud, Gitlab, Git, Cloudformation, Togaf, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Cloud Migration, Api Design, Terraform, DODAF, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Api Management, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** July 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b4555d805595d16f

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
 * Minimum 8 years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise cloud solutions.
 * Experience architecting solutions within AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments.
 * Experience with enterprise systems engineering methodologies and lifecycle management.
 * Experience supporting Federal cloud modernization initiatives.
 * Experience with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), FedRAMP, and FIPS 199 security requirements.
 * Experience producing architecture documentation and technical roadmaps.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills., * AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (or equivalent Azure/Google Cloud certification).
 * Experience with Enterprise Architecture frameworks (FEAF, TOGAF, DoDAF).
 * Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
 * Experience using architecture modeling tools such as Sparx EA, Cameo, LeanIX, or similar.
 * Experience with text-based architecture modeling tools (e.g., PlantUML, Mermaid, Structurizr DSL).
 * Experience supporting DevSecOps, CI/CD, Kubernetes, containerization, and infrastructure automation.
 * Experience supporting NOAA, Department of Commerce, or other Federal civilian agencies.

Desired Technical Skills

 * AWS, Azure, Hybrid Cloud
 * Kubernetes/OpenShift
 * Docker
 * Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
 * DevSecOps
 * Git/GitLab/GitHub
 * Jenkins or Azure DevOps
 * NIST SP 800-53
 * FedRAMP
 * RMF
 * Enterprise Architecture
 * Systems Engineering
 * API Architecture
 * Data Integration
 * Microservices
 * Architecture Modeling

## Description

A-TEK is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to serve as the lead technical architect supporting a federal project. The Cloud Architect will lead the assessment, design, documentation, and governance of complex cloud and hybrid enterprise environments while supporting systems engineering, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and technical modernization initiatives. The position serves as the senior technical advisor for cloud architecture, systems integration, and engineering activities supporting mission-critical systems. This is a remote position supporting a client based in Silver Spring, MD. Ability to obtain and retain a public trust clearance is a requirement for consideration., * Lead cloud architecture assessments for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Cloud Data as a Service (CDaaS), environments.

 * Develop and maintain cloud architecture diagrams, dependency maps, data flows, interface documentation, and security boundary documentation.
 * Analyze existing ("As-Is") and future-state ("To-Be") enterprise architectures supporting modernization initiatives.
 * Develop technical recommendations aligned with the Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF) and enterprise architecture best practices.
 * Perform systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle in accordance with IEEE/ISO/IEC 15288.
 * Support both Agile and traditional (Waterfall/V-Model) engineering efforts across multiple projects.
 * Evaluate technical risks, maintain engineering risk registers, and recommend mitigation strategies.
 * Conduct technical assessments of cloud migration strategies, API integrations, system interfaces, and data pipelines.
 * Collaborating with Government stakeholders, engineers, project managers, and technical leads supporting engineering governance.
 * Support DevSecOps initiatives by integrating security, automated testing, and continuous validation into engineering workflows.
 * Prepare technical documentation, architecture products, engineering analyses, and executive briefings.
 * Provide technical leadership to engineering teams and mentor junior engineers.


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