AI & Data Cloud Architect

Job Family: Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust What you will do Guidehouse is seeking a Cloud Architect to design, implement, and oversee secure, scalable cloud and data platform solutions supporting enterprise analytics, data, and AI initiatives. This role provides hands‑on technical leadership and architectural direction across cloud infrastructure, data platforms, and DevSecOps environments. Responsibilities Design end‑to‑end cloud and data platform architectures aligned to enterprise analytics, data management, and AI use cases. Lead infrastructure, platform engineering, and DevSecOps activities across cloud environments. Provide hands‑on technical leadership across AWS, Snowflake, and Databricks platforms. Support architecture reviews, technical design sessions, and solution demonstrations with client stakeholders. Ensure cloud solutions align with security, governance, resiliency, and compliance requirements. Collaborate closely with data architects, engineers, operations leads, and program leadership to deliver integrated solutions. Guide implementation teams on architectural standards, patterns, and best practices. What you will need US Citizenship. Bachelor’s degree is required. Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in cloud architecture, platform engineering, or infrastructure design roles. Strong hands‑on experience with AWS, Snowflake, Databricks etc. Demonstrated experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and platform automation. Experience supporting enterprise‑scale data and analytics environments. Ability to work in a hybrid environment in the DC area. What would be nice to have Cloud and platform certifications (AWS, Snowflake, Databricks). Experience with Alteryx or analytics platform integrations. Prior experience supporting financial services or regulatory organizations. What We Offer Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program Mobility Stipend Equal Opportunity Employer Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer—Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Guidehouse