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# Cloud Solutions Architect (Expert) in Washington

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Washington, 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 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/cloud-solutions-architect-expert-washington-31525877

## 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 .
 * 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- 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.


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