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# Cloud Solution Architect

- **Company:** Stellent IT LLC
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Cloud Services, Ansible, Google Cloud, Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Functional Programming, Terraform, Serverless Computing, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c5354b95-431e-41dd-a764-e02f60f0e998

## About the Role

* Minimum 10 years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect or similar role, with a strong emphasis on cloud-based solution design and architecture.
 * Extensive experience building and leading AWS cloud infrastructure solutions at scale across multiple classification domains (IL5 to IL6+) simultaneously
 * Extensive hands-on experience with leading cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, EBS, etc.
 * Expert-level skills in creating, managing, and hardening desktop OS images across multiple classification domains in the cloud using AMIs
 * In-depth understanding of cloud architecture patterns, microservices, serverless computing, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and related technologies.
 * Expertise integrating with enterprise authentication and authorization systems.
 * Strong background in infrastructure-as-code (IAC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
 * Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a track record of developing innovative solutions to challenging technical problems.
 * In-depth understanding of cloud security best practices and experience implementing security controls in a cloud environment.
 * Excellent scripting and programming skills (Python, Bash, etc.).
 * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Active TS//SCI with CI poly
 * Current certifications to meet 8140/8570 standards (e.g. Security+ or above)

Nice to Haves (not listed on the job description):

 * Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or AWS SysOps Administrator
 * Experience with low-to-high development models and associated tooling

## Description

As a Sr Cloud Architect, you will be a key player in architecting, designing, and implementing cloud solutions that empower our clients to leverage the full potential of cloud technologies. You will be responsible for the development of a robust and scalable cloud infrastructure, serve as a technical mentor who guides, supports and accelerates the professional growth of junior engineers, all while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery to the missions.