Cloud Solution Architect

We’ve built a culture rooted in our Core Values, where innovation thrives, work-life balance is respected, and career growth is always encouraged. We’re also proud to be recognized as a ‘Top Workplace,’ and that’s not just us talking; it’s our employees. Now, we’re looking for another Uncommon Genius to join our dynamic team. If you love solving puzzles, building new things, fixing what’s broken, or pushing the boundaries of creativity, we encourage you to explore the details of this position below! UNCOMN is seeking a Cloud Solution Architect to:

• Define target-state solution architecture and modernization strategy for AWS GovCloud application environments.
• Serve as the design authority for cloud-native patterns, service decomposition, integration boundaries, and technology tradeoffs.
• Guide modernization roadmaps that balance security, resilience, maintainability, delivery speed, and cost.
• Align application, data, infrastructure, and security decisions across the broader delivery team.
• Translate client needs into practical architecture decisions and communicate those decisions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support architecture reviews, implementation guidance, and issue resolution throughout delivery.

Do you have experience in Technology security practices?, * 15+ years of related experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, CMIS, or a related field from an accredited college or university, or 4 additional years of related experience.
• Experience leading solution architecture for cloud modernization or large-scale application transformation efforts.
• Strong working knowledge of AWS architecture patterns, modern application design, and secure delivery practices.
• Ability to decompose legacy capabilities into supportable cloud-native services, interfaces, and operating models.
• Experience making architecture decisions in environments with high security, compliance, or operational constraints.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to align stakeholders around solution direction and tradeoffs.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance or similar, granted by the U.S. Government, which requires U.S. citizenship. The government also uses 13 adjudicative guidelines to determine an individual’s eligibility.
• Must be willing to obtain relevant certifications as required by future client or contract needs., * AWS architecture certification(s), especially Solutions Architect credentials.
• Experience with AWS GovCloud, FedRAMP-aligned environments, or comparable regulated cloud environments.
• Experience supporting Java, Oracle, or COTS modernization initiatives.
• Candidates local to the St. Louis Metro East market/within commuting distance preferred, although not required.

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays
• Benefits from day one, * Instant Flexible PTO: Enjoy flexible paid time off starting your very first day with us!
• Generous Holidays: Benefit from 7 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays annually.
• Immediate Health Coverage: Get access to comprehensive health benefits from day one.
• 401K Safe Harbor Match: Secure your future with our top-tier 401K matching program.
• Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with our training and education assistance programs.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access complimentary support services for you and your family.