Location: Alexandria, VA
Clearance: Secret
Overview
The Cloud Architect designs, deploys, and optimizes secure cloud solutions. This role leads hybrid integration with Azure, supports migrations, and ensures compliance with security requirements.
Responsibilities
- Design and manage Azure-based cloud infrastructure.
- Integrate on-premises systems with hybrid cloud environments.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep).
- Lead cloud migration projects.
- Ensure compliance with security standards.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, or engineering.
- 8+ years IT experience.
- 5+ years cloud design/implementation.
- 3+ years hybrid cloud management with Azure.
- 3+ years enterprise-scale cloud operations.
- 2+ years Infrastructure as Code deployment.
- 2+ years cloud migration experience.
- Certifications: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104); IAT Level II.
- Active Secret clearance.
Tools & Platforms
Azure Portal, ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform, Azure DevOps, Kubernetes/AKS, Docker, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Splunk, Azure Sentinel.
Core Competencies
Cloud architecture & migration, Infrastructure as Code automation, DevOps integration, cloud security & compliance, cost optimization.