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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Solutions Architect (Expert) - **Company:** NS2 Mission - **Location:** Northern Virginia, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $163,993.0 - $220,943.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Performance Management, Confluence, JIRA, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Collaborative Software, Corona (Software Development Kit), Github, Python (Programming Language), Knowledge Management, Cloud Services, Ruby, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Deep Learning, Gitlab, Deployment Automation, Cloud Migration, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9027546/cloud-solutions-architect-expert ## About the Role * Expert-level experience designing and implementing cloud-based architectures. * 5+ years of experience building compute architectures within Top Secret or Secret commercial cloud environments. * 5+ years of experience developing and deploying applications within secure commercial cloud environments. * 3+ years of experience scripting with Python, Ruby, or other scripting languages. * Experience using modern software development and collaboration tools, including GitHub, GitLab, Jira, and Confluence. * Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, application deployment, and enterprise cloud services., * Experience productionizing AI/ML, analytics, or data science solutions for enterprise environments. * Experience deploying deep learning or GPU-enabled workloads in cloud environments. * Familiarity with deployment automation, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud orchestration technologies. ## Description Design the cloud solutions that power tomorrow's mission capabilities. NS2 Mission is seeking an Expert Cloud Solutions Architect to support a our team in the Northern VA area. In this role, you'll design, develop, and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures that support mission-critical applications and enterprise services. Working closely with engineering teams, you'll help define cloud strategy, modernize application deployments, and deliver innovative solutions across secure commercial cloud environments., * Design and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures supporting enterprise mission applications. * Architect, develop, and deploy applications within secure commercial cloud environments. * Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, and technical leadership to develop cloud-native solutions. * Develop automation and scripting solutions to streamline cloud deployments and operational processes. * Leverage enterprise cloud services to improve application performance, scalability, and reliability. * Utilize source control, knowledge management, and collaboration tools to support software development and engineering best practices. * Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend architectural improvements that enhance mission capabilities. * Support technical planning, system modernization, and cloud migration initiatives. ## Related Videos - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Coroutine explained yet again 60 years later](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/690-coroutine-explained-yet-again-60-years-later) - [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) ## 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) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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