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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Architect - Cloud - **Company:** N2IA Technologies LLC - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $155,000.0 - $185,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Information Systems, Software Design Patterns, Network Interface Controllers, Github, Identity and Access Management, Machine Learning, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Technical Data Management Systems, Openapi, Cloud Platform System, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Git, Information Technology, DODAF, Devsecops, Legacy Systems, Jenkins - **Published:** June 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fabb457bc3834677 ## About the Role * Active DoD Secret Clearance * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field * 4+ years of experience as an AWS Cloud Architect * 10+ years of experience in a related technical field (networking, development, cloud development, or security) * 5+ years of system engineering and system design experience * Demonstrated ability to develop comprehensive technical data packages, including ICDs, CONOPS, SDDs, APIs, OV1s, and enterprise architecture artifacts * Experience managing the system engineering lifecycle, including AoAs, PoCs, and pilots * AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (active) or higher. Acceptable alternatives: AWS SysOps Administrator - Associate, AWS Developer - Associate and AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional. * CompTIA Security+ (active) * Experience transitioning legacy systems to AWS * Experience identifying and resolving issues in AWS environments * Handson experience with DevSecOps tools, including Ansible, Jenkins, Jira, Git, GitHub, and automation frameworks * Experience as a managed service provider or AWS environment administrator (preferred) Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting DoD cloud systems (IL2-IL6) * Familiarity with ATO processes, RMF documentation, and DoD cybersecurity requirements * FinOps experience (plus) * Experience with AI/ML technologies, cloudbased inference, or datadriven architectures * AWS professionallevel or specialty certifications * Knowledge of DISA STIGs, DoD Cloud SRG, Zero Trust, and secure cloud design patterns ## Description The Solutions Architect - Cloud will serve as an individual contributor on the contract's architecture team supporting the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). This role focuses heavily on producing highquality technical documentation, system designs, and architecture artifacts for a DoDwide AWS enterprise cloud environment. The architect will regularly meet and collaborate with government stakeholders and internal engineering teams to translate mission needs into secure, scalable, and compliant cloud architectures. Strong AWS expertise, system engineering experience, and proficiency in DoDAFaligned documentation are essential. Familiarity with AI/ML technologies is highly valuable as the agency explores emerging capabilities., * Develop, maintain, and deliver technical documentation and architecture artifacts, including: System Descriptions, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), CONOPS, API specifications, System Description Documents (SDDs), OV1s and other DoDAF products and Enterprise and system architecture packages. * Create detailed AWS architecture diagrams and supporting documentation for networking, IAM, automation, data flows, and system boundaries. * Apply DoDAF and Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) principles to system and enterpriselevel designs. * Support the system engineering lifecycle, including analysis of alternatives (AoAs), proofs of concept (PoCs), and operational pilot activities. * Work directly with government customers to gather requirements, identify challenges, and provide expert cloud guidance as a trusted advisor. * Support Authorization to Operate (ATO) documentation and RMFaligned architectural artifacts. * Identify issues in existing AWS environments and recommend improvements for performance, security, and cost optimization. * Assist in transitioning legacy applications and workloads into AWS cloud environments. * Collaborate with DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and engineering teams to ensure architectural consistency and compliance. * Apply emerging knowledge of AI/ML technologies to support future architectural planning and modernization efforts. * Collaborate with government stakeholders, cloud engineers, cybersecurity teams, and program leadership. ## Related Videos - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## 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) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026)