Cloud ArchitectLocation: Washington, DC
Work Authorization: Us Citizen Obtain and maintain SECRET clearance eligibility.
Role Summary
The Cloud Architect serves as the primary technical lead responsible for designing, advising, and optimizing AWS GovCloud environment. The role provides on‑demand and scheduled consulting on cloud architecture, security, efficiency, cost optimization, and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) best practices, ensuring continuous, secure, and compliant cloud operations.
Roles and Responsibilities
· AWS Architecture Design — Provide expert guidance on cloud design, scalability, resiliency, and secure‑by‑default patterns.
· Security & Compliance Oversight — Ensure all cloud operations meet FedRAMP Moderate, USITC CISO directives, and NISPOM security requirements.
· Cost Optimization & Efficiency — Advise on cost‑saving strategies, resource right‑sizing, and operational efficiency improvements.
· Infrastructure‑as‑Code Leadership — Provide Terraform architectural guidance; design reproducible, scalable IaC blueprints.
· DevOps & Engineering Mentorship — Mentor USITC engineering teams on IaC principles, DevOps workflows, and secure cloud operations.
· Cloud Management Support — Support monitoring, networking, storage, compute provisioning, and cloud resource governance.
· Incident & Access Security Compliance — Prevent unauthorized access, comply with no‑split‑tunneling rules, and report breaches within 1 hour.
· Collaboration with COR/CO — Coordinate with USITC COR/CO for approvals, reporting, and compliance actions.
Educational Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field.
· Master’s degree preferred for federal cloud architecture roles.
· Relevant technical certifications strongly preferred:
o AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
o AWS Certified Security – Specialty
o HashiCorp Terraform Associate
o CISSP or CCSP (preferred due to SECRET‑level security environment)
Professional Experience Requirements
· Minimum 10+ years experience designing and managing AWS cloud environments.
· Demonstrated experience supporting FedRAMP Moderate or other regulated federal cloud environments.
· Proven expertise in:
o VPC design, networking, load balancing, security groups
o Compute, storage, container services
o Monitoring, logging, and cloud security operations
· Minimum 10+ years hands‑on experience with Terraform and IaC blueprint development.
· Experience mentoring DevOps/engineering teams in secure cloud design.
· Must meet all personnel vetting, onboarding, and continuous vetting requirements under NISPOM and Trusted Workforce 2.0.
Mission Statement
Softthink Solutions’ mission is to drive continuous innovation in IT services by prioritizing product development and implementing trustworthy computing practices. Our focus on secure and reliable product delivery is backed by sound business practices and a commitment to the long-term satisfaction of our clients in every project, regardless of its size or complexity.
Through our innovative solutions and dedicated team of experts, we strive to exceed our clients’ expectations and set the standard for excellence in the IT industry.
Vision Statement
At Softthink Solutions, our vision is to be a trusted partner for our clients, empowering them to bring their ideas to life in the most efficient and effective manner possible. We are committed to using established best practices, industry-standard processes, and cutting-edge technology to deliver top-notch solutions that exceed expectations.
Our goal is to be recognized as leaders in the industry for our innovative, reliable, and secure IT services and solutions, and to drive the success of our clients through every project we undertake.
Careers
STSI is an independent US-based Software services and consulting partner with a primary focus on long-term relationships with both clients and team members.
STSI offers team members cutting-edge technology, training, and career guidance to expand and grow their skill sets and bring maximum value to our clients.
STSI is constantly reviewing and expanding its people strength and strives to optimally match client needs to team member talents. We are a people-oriented company seeking the best and brightest to join our team. We work with a variety of employment statuses – from citizens to permanent residents to H1B and EAD immigrants. We have openings for entry level as well as senior positions across a variety of specializations with active in-house and client projects.In an industry that’s constantly reinventing itself, STSI challenges its team members and consultants with engagements that involve specialized services and advanced IT solutions – applying agile development principles, methodical planning, creative thinking, and continuous learning. A dynamic environment keeps our team members ahead of the curve by providing:
- Opportunities to work with leading multinational clients.
- A comprehensive portfolio of solutions that span leading-edge technologies from Enterprise Architecture to Business Intelligence to Quality Assurance
- Established methodologies, processes, and mentoring to maximize efficacy and efficiency.
- A growing R&D division continually exploring and pioneering the latest technological developments in a variety of disciplines.