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# Senior Cloud Architect

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Backup Devices, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Github, Identity and Access Management, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Platform System, Large Language Models, Cloudformation, Cloud Optimization, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/senior-cloud-architect-washington-dc-usa-58888610

## About the Role

secure in classified clouds, including governance and lifecycle management * Drive cloud optimization to improve cost, performance, and mission delivery * Design backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions for large-scale data * Create IaC frameworks for provisioning, compliance, and ops efficiency * Coordinate with government agencies, national labs, CSPs, and contractors as technical lead * Support DevOps and CI/CD for microservices, including container orchestration and monitoring * Mentor and lead cloud engineer teams to foster excellence Tasks * 12+ years with BS/BA; 10+ years with MS/MA; 7+ years with PhD; 16+ years with HS diploma * 3+ years in classified, air-gapped, or disconnected cloud environments * Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and ATO processes * Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, or equivalent) * Experience with Docker, Jenkins, GitHub, and CI/CD pipeline design * Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical aa
for and engage senior government stakeholders * Strong cloud security understanding including zero-trust, encryption, and IAM * Bachelor's degree in CS, IS, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Key requirements * discretionary bonus * overtime eligibility * shift differential (where applicable)

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will serve as the technical authority for enterprise cloud operations in TS/SCI environments. You will own Landing Zone design, security posture, and readiness, while steering ATO processes and secure cloud solutions across air-gapped and hybrid setups. You'll collaborate with government stakeholders, national labs, and CSPs to deliver mission-critical capabilities and drive secure, cost-efficient cloud delivery. This position offers impact shaping secure cloud architectures at scale with cross-domain and AI/LLM initiatives. Compensation / Benefits * Own enterprise Landing Zone design and security posture for TS/SCI enclaves * Lead ATO gap analyses and remediation aligned to NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and agency controls * Architect and oversee secure air-gapped AWS environments with hybrid connectivity * Develop automated cyber monitoring, anomaly detection, and alerting for cloud infra and network activity * Provide technical leadership for AI/LLM deployments in classified clouds, including governance and lifecycle management * Drive cloud optimization to improve cost, performance, and mission delivery * Design backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions for large-scale data * Create IaC frameworks for provisioning, compliance, and ops efficiency * Coordinate with government agencies, national labs, CSPs, and contractors as technical lead * Support DevOps and CI/CD for microservices, including container orchestration and monitoring * Mentor and lead cloud engineer teams to foster excellence Tasks * 12+ years with BS/BA; 10+ years with MS/MA; 7+ years with PhD; 16+ years with HS diploma * 3+ years in classified, air-gapped, or disconnected cloud environments * Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and ATO processes * Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, or equivalent) * Experience with Docker, Jenkins, GitHub, and CI/CD pipeline design * Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and engage senior government stakeholders * Strong cloud security understanding including zero-trust, encryption, and IAM * Bachelor's degree in CS, IS, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Key requirements * discretionary bonus * overtime eligibility * shift differential (where applicable)


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