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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cloud Architect - **Company:** Strategic Inc - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Disaster Recovery, Geospatial Intelligence, Integrated Development Environments, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Ansible, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Devsecops, Docker - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9077886/senior-cloud-architect ## About the Role * Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to pass a CI polygraph within 30 days. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related STEM field (or additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree). * 8+ years of experience designing, developing, or deploying enterprise cloud infrastructure and software solutions. * Extensive experience designing cloud architectures using AWS or comparable enterprise cloud platforms. * Experience deploying and managing secure cloud environments supporting mission-critical applications. * Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar technologies. * Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. * Experience collaborating with cybersecurity teams to implement secure cloud architectures and maintain compliance. * Strong understanding of high-availability architectures, cloud networking, load balancing, and performance optimization. * Excellent technical leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. * Experience working within Agile and DevSecOps software development environments. Desired: * Experience supporting DoD, NGA, or Intelligence Community cloud modernization initiatives. * Experience supporting AI/ML operational environments, MLOps platforms, or AI/ML Test & Evaluation infrastructure. * Familiarity with C2E AWS cloud services and classified cloud computing environments. * Experience supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF), Authority to Operate (ATO), and continuous monitoring activities. * Experience designing cloud solutions across multiple security domains, including UNCLASSIFIED, SECRET, and TS/SCI environments. * AWS Professional, Kubernetes, Security, or comparable cloud certifications. * Experience supporting GEOINT systems, enterprise analytics platforms, or mission-focused AI/ML capabilities. ## Description Strategic ACI is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to lead the design, deployment, and configuration of secure cloud-based AI/ML Test & Evaluation (T&E) solutions supporting mission-critical national security programs. The Senior Cloud Architect provides technical leadership in developing scalable, resilient cloud infrastructure that enables Model T&E (MT&E), System T&E (ST&E), Human-Machine Team T&E (HMTT&E), and T&E-as-a-Service (T&EaaS) capabilities across NGA environments., This role architects secure, high-availability cloud environments within the NGA C2E AWS infrastructure that support low-latency processing, scalable compute resources, and reliable delivery of AI/ML evaluation services. Working closely with cybersecurity personnel, the engineer ensures cloud infrastructure complies with security requirements, mitigates vulnerabilities, and maintains compliance across UNCLASSIFIED, SECRET, and TS/SCI environments. By delivering secure, resilient, and scalable cloud solutions, the Senior Cloud Architect enables uninterrupted T&E operations and the timely delivery of evaluation tools, reports, and contract deliverables., * Lead the design, deployment, and configuration of secure cloud infrastructure supporting AI/ML Test & Evaluation environments. * Architect scalable, highly available, and low-latency solutions within the NGA C2E AWS cloud environment. * Develop and implement cloud architectures that support automated T&E workflows, evaluation services, and mission applications. * Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers to implement secure cloud solutions that comply with security policies, RMF requirements, and organizational standards. * Design infrastructure that supports operations across UNCLASSIFIED, SECRET, and TS/SCI environments. * Implement cloud resiliency, redundancy, monitoring, and disaster recovery capabilities that ensure continuous T&E operations. * Optimize cloud infrastructure performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency to support evolving mission requirements. * Provide technical leadership and mentoring to software, platform, and DevSecOps engineers supporting cloud infrastructure development. * Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and deployment issues while implementing long-term architectural improvements. * Develop technical documentation supporting cloud architecture, deployment procedures, infrastructure standards, and operational best practices. ## Related Videos - [Seriously gaming your cloud expertise: from cloud tourist to cloud native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/373-seriously-gaming-your-cloud-expertise-from-cloud-tourist-to-cloud-native) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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