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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Cloud Platform Architect - **Company:** Accenture - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,200.0 - $203,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Release Management, Zero Trust Network Access, SAP (Applications), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Cloud Platform System, DOORS (Software), Togaf, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Devsecops - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/bcc93880-0880-40cc-a594-fd97bfdb3686 ## About the Role * 7 years of progressive cloud engineering and architecture experience * Prior experience as the primary technical authority or lead architect on programs of significant scale and complexity in classified or regulated environments * Direct experience engaging leadership on technical strategy, architecture decisions, and/or capability roadmaps * Hands-on experience designing and implementing secure cloud architectures on AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or equivalent classified cloud platforms * Experience with SAFe, Scrum, or equivalent agile delivery frameworks in complex, multi-team environments Bonus points if you have: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related STEM field (Master's preferred) * AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent advanced cloud platform certification * CISSP, CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+), or equivalent IAT/IASAE Level III certification per DoD 8140 * SAFe certifications (SAFe Architect, SPC, SA) strongly preferred; multiple certifications valued * Experience with MBSE tools and practices (Cameo Systems Modeler, IBM DOORS Next, Teamwork Cloud) integrated with DevSecOps delivery * TOGAF certification or equivalent enterprise architecture framework experience * Experience with earned value management (EVM) and program financial performance at the architecture level * Background in multi-network or SAP-classified environment operations with cross-domain solution experience * Experience supporting ATO processes, RMF packages, and direct engagement with Authorizing Officials * Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA), Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD), or CCSP * Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority in matrixed organizations across contractor and government teams * Experience scaling engineering organizations-building processes, standards, and culture that work at 50 people and still work at 150 Clearance: Must have an active Top Secret clearance ## Description * Technical Vision & Architecture Leadership: Shape and communicate cloud architecture strategy, lead the Architecture Review Board, maintain reference architectures, drive technology evaluation, and integrate MBSE with cloud delivery. * Mission Partner & Stakeholder Engagement: Represent program architecture to government stakeholders, translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences, participate in reviews and briefings, build advisory relationships, and inform business development strategies. * Engineering Culture & Talent Development: Provide technical leadership and mentorship, define growth paths, set engineering standards, and promote knowledge sharing. * Delivery Operations & Mission Support: Align technical execution with program commitments, guide planning and release management, lead risk mitigation, and support incident response. * Security, Compliance & Governance: Ensure compliance with government security standards, architect solutions for required impact levels, support audits and ATO processes, and drive Zero Trust adoption. ## Related Videos - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) - [DevSecOps: Security in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/36-devsecops-security-in-devops) - [We adopted DevOps and are Cloud-native, Now What?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/485-we-adopted-devops-and-are-cloud-native-now-what) - [Instant KAI Sandboxes with vCluster: Multi-Tenant, Multi-Scheduler GPU Sharing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100333-instant-kai-sandboxes-with-vcluster-multi-tenant-multi-scheduler-gpu-sharing) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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