Cloud Architect

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission‑critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Our work focuses on sustaining, operating, and improving essential government systems and services, with proven operational excellence, and a commitment to mission success for our customers. Joining Maximus means becoming part of a collaborative, mission‑driven organization where teamwork, accountability, and professional growth are core to how we operate. We invest in our workforce through training, education, and career development, empowering professionals to deliver high‑impact solutions while contributing to outcomes that matter at a national scale. This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed. Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. An active Public Trust and/or DHS suitability is preferred. Must be a U.S. Citizen without dual citizenship. Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS022, T4, Band 7 Job‑Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership and oversight for enterprise cloud operations, ensuring cloud environments are securely provisioned, configured, monitored, and lifecycle managed in accordance with agency policies. Serve within the Enterprise Architecture and Governance function to align cloud architectures and operational implementations with established enterprise standards across IT and OT environments. Maintain and contribute to architecture artifacts, governance documentation, and configuration standards to support consistent and compliant cloud operations. Coordinate monitoring, incident response, and production support activities to ensure highly reliable, resilient, and secure cloud service delivery. Partner with engineering and operations teams to support testing processes related to production deployments, ensuring readiness, stability, and compliance with change and release practices. Facilitate integration of cloud operations with enterprise change, configuration, and release management processes, supporting effective lifecycle coordination without direct ownership. Ensure cloud platforms and services are incorporated into disaster recovery planning, testing, and continuity of operations across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Oversee cloud cost and consumption management, providing visibility, reporting, and optimization recommendations aligned to budget and utilization goals. Support IT service management (ITSM) and IT operations management (ITOM) objectives by aligning cloud operations with service delivery frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives. Track and report on service performance against SLAs, enabling transparency and driving continuous service improvement across functional areas. Job‑Specific Minimum Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. An active Public Trust and/or DHS suitability is preferred. Must be a U.S. Citizen without dual citizenship. Demonstrated experience architecting and supporting cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in an enterprise or federal setting. Demonstrated experience leading a team of engineers. Hands‑on experience with cloud operations, including provisioning, monitoring, and lifecycle management of cloud infrastructure. Proven ability to support incident response, system monitoring, and production operations in a 24/7 or mission‑critical environment. Experience coordinating change management, configuration management, and release processes within structured IT environments. Working knowledge of cloud security and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP, etc.) and their application to cloud environments. Experience integrating cloud services into disaster recovery and continuity of operations (COOP) planning and testing. Demonstrated use of cloud cost management and reporting tools to track utilization and optimize spend. Ability to produce and maintain technical documentation, architecture artifacts, and governance materials aligned to enterprise standards. Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, cloud operations, or enterprise IT infrastructure, with at least 3 years in a leadership or lead role. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: At least one cloud platform certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect). Experience supporting federal government environments. Strong knowledge of cloud service lifecycle management, monitoring tools, and operational best practices. Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and governance processes. Experience with cloud cost management and FinOps practices. Understanding of ITSM/ITOM frameworks (e.g., ITIL) and service performance management. Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments and disaster recovery planning/testing. Ability to coordinate across engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams in a matrixed environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience supporting governance boards and leadership reporting. Minimum Salary $130,000 Maximum Salary $170,000 Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr