Cloud/AWS Senior System Architect

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud/AWS Senior System Architect to lead enterprise system and cloud architecture efforts in support of a complex, mission-critical federal program. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in infrastructure design, DevOps, cloud technologies (especially AWS GovCloud), and enterprise-level integration—along with experience in IBM, Oracle, and agile development environments. This position plays a pivotal role in designing secure, scalable, and reliable architectures that align with organizational goals and comply with federal IT and security standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-wide architecture solutions across cloud, database, and infrastructure environments.
• Develop architecture frameworks and models aligned with operational, technical, and informational requirements.
• Lead the planning and design of complex, scalable infrastructure systems—including DevOps pipelines, servers, and databases.
• Translate business and technical requirements into strategic architectural solutions and integration strategies.
• Drive adoption of cloud-based platforms, including AWS GovCloud, ensuring security, scalability, and performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, analysts, engineers, and developers to define application and data architecture standards.
• Manage technical evaluations of current systems and recommend improvements for performance and efficiency.
• Ensure that architectural solutions conform to enterprise standards, project goals, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Lead or participate in agile teams and DevOps processes, ensuring architectural alignment across development cycles.
• Support the full lifecycle of IT systems: design, development, enhancement, maintenance, and modernization.
• Provide documentation and technical guidance to cross-functional teams and government stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Additional 4 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the degree.
• At least 12 years of experience supporting enterprise-level Information Technology systems.
• Experience working with IBM, Oracle, and cloud-based products.
• Certified AWS Solutions Architect
• Experience managing cloud design and implementation, particularly in secure federal environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and managing highly available, business-critical systems.
• Strong experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and AWS GovCloud environments.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity standards and secure architecture best practices.
• Deep understanding of software development, testing, and release management lifecycles.
• Familiarity with agile and Scrum environments and their impact on system architecture.
• Ability to perform complex technical tasks and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Expert-level knowledge of current and emerging technologies in computer science and engineering.
• Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen

Job details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Software Development, and Armed Forces