Cloud Architect IV- AWS Lead

GAMA-1 Technologies, LLC seeks an experienced Cloud Architect IV - AWS Lead to provide architectural leadership and hands-on implementation for AWS-based cloud solutions supporting assigned federal contracts and proposal efforts in a remote environment. This role is responsible for developing, documenting, and implementing AWS architectures in alignment with government direction, contract requirements, and security controls. While final architectural decisions may be made by federal stakeholders, this position independently drives technical analysis, solution development, and execution, serving as the primary contractor-side AWS expert for assigned systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities None

Essential functions/responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Serve as the contractor-side AWS architectural lead for assigned federal contracts
• Develop AWS architecture designs, options, and recommendations in response to government requirements
• Implement approved architectures and configuration changes following government direction
• Translate SOWs, task orders, and security requirements into technical implementation plans
• Design and implement AWS environments aligned with approved architectures
• Configure networking, compute, storage, IAM, monitoring, and backup solutions
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) templates and deployment artifacts
• Ensure implementations meet availability, performance, security, and resilience requirements
• Implement and maintain AWS configurations supporting FISMA Moderate/High and FedRAMP requirements
• Support ATO activities by providing technical inputs, evidence, and remediation support
• Address findings, POA&Ms, and audit requests for assigned systems
• Ensure logging, monitoring, encryption, and access controls are correctly implemented.
• Execute architectural changes related to patching, upgrades, and environment improvements
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex AWS infrastructure issues
• Optimize environments for cost, performance, and operational sustainability
• Maintain configuration and architecture documentation for audit and sustainment purposes
• Provide AWS architecture support for proposals, task orders, and technical responses
• Develop solution diagrams, narratives, and infrastructure assumptions based on solicitation requirements
• Support technical sizing and pricing inputs
• Participate in solutioning sessions as a technical contributor
• Produce and maintain accurate, auditable architecture diagrams and system documentation
• Document design rationale, trade studies, and implementation details as required
• Ensure artifacts align with government and contract documentation standards
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Information Security and Confidentiality Obligations

• Ensure adherence to organizational information security policies and procedures; actively participate in mandatory security awareness training; and manage confidential and sensitive information in accordance with company protocols and data protection standards

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in infrastructure or cloud engineering roles
• 5+ years of hands-on AWS architecture experience
• Experience supporting federal government systems where technical decisions are government-led
• Working knowledge of FISMA, FedRAMP, and ATO processes
• Proven ability to execute independently within defined government direction
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
• AWS Certified Security - Specialty (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

(Candidates without current certifications may be considered if willing to obtain within defined timeframes.)

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS GovCloud experience
• Prior experience supporting systems through ATO and steady-state operations
• Experience contributing to federal proposal efforts
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Work environment

• This work is normally completed in a remote environment.

Physical demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organizations and client facilities.

Travel required No

Proficiency Requirement

• The employee is expected to demonstrate proficiency in all essential job functions, tools, and processes related to this position within the first 90 days of employment. This includes acquiring a thorough understanding of job-specific responsibilities, systems, and workflows as outlined during onboarding and training. Failure to meet this requirement may result in additional training, reassessment, or other actions as deemed necessary by management.

GAMA-1 also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, training and career development opportunities, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work). For more information click here.

ABOUT GAMA-1

GAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information assurance, information security, and business enterprise and networking solutions to the Federal Government. Our success is based on the utilization of industry and agency standards, establishment of standardized processes, and IT Services expertise. At GAMA-1, we believe employees should grow, achieve, and develop just as the company grows, achieves, and develops. GAMA-1 is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement throughout their employment. For more information, visit www.gama1tech.com

GAMA-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), domestic violence victims, political orientation, status as a smoker or tobacco user, hairstyle, use of a service animal, education status, familial status, HIV/AIDS status, height, weight, reproductive healthcare decisions or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.