Chief Cloud Architect

Post Date

Apr 17, 2025

Location

Arlington,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

22209
US
Jun 27, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Computer Engineering

Req #

DC0-776741

Pay Rate

$66 - $83 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for an experienced Cloud leader to join our team in support of a portfolio of DoD cloud modernization and engineering projects. This individual will provide thought leadership and strategic direction to our program and government leadership, as well as play an active role in the day to day building, troubleshooting, and progress of our cloud projects. The incoming candidate must be comfortable working high level strategy and design, but not be afraid to work on ground-level networking and infrastructure issues when need be.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:
-Providing strategic direction for on-prem solutions and migrations in multi-cloud infrastructures
-Using background in cloud security options and solutions to guide customers and create secure solutions for mission critical data
-Lead meetings across internal and external stakeholders and provide technical direction for large projects ($50-150m)

Hourly: 93-100/hr
Salary: 200,000-220,000

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

-Bachelors Degree and 10+ years of experience
-Experience solutioning and overseeing builds of complex AWS based solutions
-Strong working background in one of the following areas (software development, networking, or infrastructure/devops engineering)
-Experience deploying and managing containerized applications and solutions
-Working knowledge of choosing and designing appropriate zero-trust solutions
-Ability to script/code in one of the following languages: python, bash, powershell, javascript
-Strong working knowledge of Linux CLI and ability to navigate around linux-based environments

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-CKA, AWS, CISSP, or other related certifications

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st 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.