Cloud Architect

-The Cloud Architect will lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise cloud solutions supporting a federal modernization program. This role is responsible for defining cloud strategy, ensuring security and compliance with federal standards, and enabling scalable, resilient cloud and edge architectures aligned with mission-critical airspace operation
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Cloud Strategy
-Define and execute the enterprise cloud strategy aligned to modernization objectives and digital transformation initiatives
-Establish architectural standards, governance models, and best practices across cloud environments
Cloud Readiness & NEEDS Package Support
-Conduct Cloud Readiness Assessments in accordance with the Start-up NEEDS Package (NP-1)
-Perform readiness reviews at each NEEDS Package milestone, ensuring systems meet migration, operational, and compliance criteria
Cloud Architecture & Engineering
-Design and implement secure cloud solutions in AWS GovCloud and/or Azure Government environments
-Architect solutions that meet FedRAMP Moderate and High baselines and FAA security policies
-Develop scalable, resilient architectures supporting mission-critical NAS systems
DevSecOps & CI/CD Enablement
-Architect and implement CI/CD pipelines supporting continuous integration and continuous delivery
-Integrate DevSecOps principles, including automated security testing, code scanning, and compliance validation
-Establish reusable pipeline and platform standards across development teams
Containerization & Platform Architecture
-Design and manage containerized environments using Kubernetes (K8s), ECS, or similar orchestration platforms
-Define platform engineering standards to support portability, scalability, and resilience across cloud environments
Edge Compute Strategy
-Plan and implement edge computing architectures to support facility-level Operational Technology (OT) systems
-Enable seamless integration between centralized cloud services and distributed edge environments
-Support low-latency, mission-critical workloads at federal facilities
Cybersecurity & Compliance
-Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and continuous monitoring
-Ensure compliance with federal mandates, including OMB M-21-31 logging and retention requirements
-Implement centralized logging, monitoring, and auditing capabilities across cloud systems
Cloud Financial Management (FinOps)
-Establish cloud cost governance and FinOps practices
-Monitor usage, optimize resource consumption, and implement cost control strategies
-Provide visibility into cloud spend and efficiency metrics

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-Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud and/or Azure Government
-Proven experience designing architectures compliant with FedRAMP Moderate and/or High
-Experience conducting cloud readiness assessments and migration planning
-Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, ECS, and container orchestration technologies
-Expertise in CI/CD pipeline architecture and DevSecOps implementation
-Experience with cloud cost optimization and FinOps principles
-Knowledge of edge computing architectures and distributed systems
-Understanding of OMB M-21-31 logging requirements and centralized logging strategies
-Experience supporting federal Authority to Operate (ATO) processes

-Familiarity with SWIM (System Wide Information Management) or other federal architectures
-Experience operating in GCC High / IL4–IL6 environments

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.