Cloud Architect / Solutions Architect Army Enterprise Cloud

Description

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect / Solutions Architect to support U.S. Army enterprise cloud modernization initiatives. This professional will design secure, scalable, resilient cloud architectures supporting complex military operations, legacy system modernization, enterprise integration, and long-term mission sustainment.

The selected candidate will serve as a senior technical resource, working closely with government stakeholders, cybersecurity teams, cloud engineers, and project managers to develop cloud solutions consistent with Army and DoW-All requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design enterprise cloud architecture supporting Army operational, business, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Develop technical architecture diagrams, cloud migration roadmaps, implementation plans, and modernization strategies.
• Establish secure hybrid-cloud environments connecting on-premises Army infrastructure with approved cloud platforms.
• Develop cloud landing zones and integration strategies leveraging ECMA cArmy (AWS, Azure, Google) and Army 365.
• Design Identity and Access Management (IAM), zero-trust security, encryption, and continuous monitoring capabilities.
• Incorporate DoW, DISA, ECMA, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) expectations into cloud solutions.
• Engineer architectures supporting high availability, autoscaling, disaster recovery, and workload distribution.
• Analyze system performance, cloud utilization, and costs to improve operational effectiveness.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to engineering, development, and cybersecurity personnel.
• Document architectural decisions and provide implementation guidance.

Candidate Qualifications — Recommended Screening Criteria

• Approximately 8+ years of relevant enterprise infrastructure, cloud engineering, or cloud architecture experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing enterprise AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud environments.
• Experience designing hybrid-cloud architectures and legacy system migration strategies.
• Working knowledge of IAM, zero-trust architecture, encryption, network security, and disaster recovery.
• Understanding of federal cybersecurity controls and RMF requirements.
• Ability to produce technical diagrams, architectural documentation, and implementation strategies.
• Ability to collaborate with government customers and technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Experience supporting Army, DISA, or other federal cloud modernization programs.
• Experience with ECMA cArmy, Army 365, or federal cloud environments.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent certification.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and infrastructure automation practices.

Security: Position requires T-3 in accordance with the contract.