Cloud Architect

Cloud Architect

Location Bethesda, MD

Job Code 2569

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DCCA is a veteran-owned IT business specializing in providing innovative solutions to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud to offer career growth opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at:

Cloud Architect

Candidate must have a TS/SCI

For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to feel confident in their IT infrastructure. With DCCA, these organizations can be confident in the flexibility and skill of their IT partners, allowing them to upgrade their technology quickly and efficiently. Better yet, thanks to DCCA’s successful track record, clients can rest assured knowing DCCA can tackle any problem with ease, allowing them to focus on the work that matters.

Internally, DCCA prides itself on a culture built on integrity and inclusivity, allowing its employees to build lasting skills and relationships. As a veteran owned business, DCCA knows the importance of recruiting employees with a wide range of backgrounds, allowing for every problem to be approached by a diverse array of perspectives. Join us and be part of a team that has a people first mentality and a dedication to excellence.

Key Tasks:

· Experience serving as a subject matter expert and thought leader in technical areas, specializing in Cloud, Enterprise Architecture and associated platforms and tools

· Experience performing complex systems architecture and engineering to define, architect, design, engineer and implement enterprise-wide IT systems and solutions across the technology stack

· Experience developing design concepts that are consistent with the Enterprise Architecture guidance and industry best practices to address new requirements, changes in the technical environment, and/or enhance performance

· Experience providing technical expertise in creating, updating, maintaining and visualizing architecture data

· Experience serving as a technical liaison with regard to system architecture focusing on performance, availability, redundancy, data protection, and information security

· Experience collaborating with customers to evaluate mission drivers, identify challenges, define mitigation strategies, assess applications, develop transition plans, and develop business cases in support of Cloud and other initiatives

· Experience possessing in-depth knowledge of cloud migration

· Experience with providing technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environments, high-level systems analysis, design, integration, documentation and implementation advice on exceptionally complex problems

Required Education / Certifications:

· Entry-Level/ Developmental:

o High School Diploma + 6 years of experience

o Associates Degree + 4 years of experience

o Bachelors Degree + 2 years of experience

o Masters Degree + 0 years of experience

· Full Performance / Journeyman

o High School Diploma + 8 years of experience

o Associates Degree + 6 years of experience

o Bachelors Degree + 4 years of experience

o Masters Degree + 2 years of experience

· Senior

o High School Diploma + 10 years of experience

o Associates Degree + 8 years of experience

o Bachelors Degree + 6 years of experience

o Masters Degree + 4 years of experience

o PhD + 2 years of experience

· Expert/ Master

o High School Diploma + 12 years of experience

o Associates Degree + 10 years of experience

o Bachelors Degree + 8 years of experience

o Masters Degree + 6 years of experience

o PhD + 4 years of experience

The proposed salary range for this position in Maryland is 53,000 to 270,000. Final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives.

At DCCA, we believe the key to providing our clients with unrivaled services starts with retaining top talent, something we’re able to do through our consistent commitment to building culture and comprehensive benefits.

Competitive Compensation: While salary at DCCA is determined by various factors, we are committed to making sure our salaries reflect the skill and expertise of our employees. In addition, each year we perform an annual salary review ensuring pay is equitable across both the company and industry at large.

Growth Opportunities: DCCA makes it a priority to help you grow and support your career advancement. From upskilling programs to recertification support, to professional development opportunities, we’re here to help you grow your career and create lasting relationships.

Emphasis on Inclusivity: DCCA’s culture emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity and is supported by an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection.

Empowering Health: DCCA’s benefits which encompass healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options encourage you to live a healthy and fulfilling life, both in and outside of work. Learn more about our total benefits package on our Benefits page ( .

Mission Focused Work: From the defense industry to health IT management, DCCA allows you to work on innovative projects whose outcomes improve people's lives and solve today’s IT problems.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets