Cloud Architect

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Introduction

As a Cloud Architect, you will use cloud and technical architecture expertise to help global brands and federal agencies solve challenging problems through innovative technology solutions. Work on exciting projects, future-proof your skills, and grow into your dream job alongside some of the industry's most talented, knowledgeable, and dedicated technologists.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and implement cloud architecture solutions that meet the organization's needs for scalability, reliability, and security.

• Develop and document cloud strategies, including cloud adoption plans, cloud application design, and cloud management and monitoring.

• Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, ensuring it meets performance, security, and compliance requirements.

• Oversee cloud migration initiatives, including planning, execution, and validation.

• Proven experience managing large-scale, data-intensive AWS or Azure environments for Federal customers.

• Demonstrated knowledge of big data (ex: Snowflake) and data processing (ex: Databricks) integrations with Cloud platforms.

• Implement and manage cloud security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

• Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure.

• Proven understanding of the NIST 800-53 controls for FedRAMP systems.

• Collaborate with IT staff, data analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide cloud-based solutions.

• Provide technical guidance and support for cloud-related issues and projects.

• Monitor and optimize cloud performance, including resource allocation, cost management, and system performance tuning.

• Implement and manage cloud monitoring tools to ensure optimal performance and availability.

Location and Travel Requirements

This is a remote position reporting to the Washington D.C. office as needed.

Security Clearance and Citizenship Requirements

Must be able to obtain and/or maintain Public Trust Clearance.

Required For This Opportunity

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in IT, with at least 3 years focused on cloud architecture and cloud-based solutions.

• Proven experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.

• Experience with cloud migration projects and cloud infrastructure management.

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools.

• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.

• Certification in relevant cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert).

Nice to Have Skills

• Proficiency in cloud architecture design and implementation.

• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices.

• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Applied Information Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need.