Enterprise Cloud Modernization Architect

Job Title: Enterprise Cloud Modernization Architect Job Type: Full-time Location: Remote, MD - occasional in-person in the DC Metro Area as necessary Dynanet Corporation Overview: Dynanet started with a focus on IT infrastructure and operations, helping organizations enhance their networks and overcome the limitations of 1990s technology. From strengthening communication channels to introducing innovative ways to collaborate and share information, Dynanet played a crucial role in shaping the early stages of digital transformation. The company’s efforts helped organizations build the very fabric of connectivity that now powers our modern world. Over the last three decades, Dynanet has grown into a trusted partner for organizations looking to innovate boldly and transform seamlessly. While technology continues to evolve and unlock new opportunities, for nearly 30 years, Dynanet remains committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive lasting change for its customers. Through agility, foresight, and an unwavering dedication to excellence, Dynanet continues to empower organizations to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Our story is more than just a story of technology – it’s a story of vision, growth, and transformation that has shaped the past and continues to pave the way for the future. About the Role: Serve as a strategic leader guiding the agency’s transition toward a modern, scalable, and secure application ecosystem. This position is responsible for shaping the architecture that unifies legacy systems with emerging cloud-native platforms across AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments. By defining modernization pathways, advancing Zero Trust principles, and establishing standardized patterns for microservices, containerization, and observability, the architect will enable faster application onboarding, stronger security guardrails, and an enterprise-wide shift toward automated, resilient, and data-driven operations. Leads enterprise architecture across legacy, AWS, Azure, and on-prem systems. Lead enterprise architecture strategy across hybrid environments (legacy, AWS, Azure, on-prem) Define modernization roadmaps that guide teams from legacy systems to cloud-native architectures Design microservices, containerization, and orchestration patterns (EKS, ECS, AKS) Guide CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps best practices, and enterprise security guardrails Review legacy decompositions and support application teams through modernization patterns Promote Zero Trust principles, API-first design, and policy-as-code approaches Collaborate with security, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to ensure architectural alignment Required Professional Skills: 10+ years of experience in enterprise, cloud, or solutions architecture Deep expertise with AWS, Azure, and on-prem systems Proven experience architecting scalable, repeatable environments for large cloud infrastructures and application pipelines Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity, container orchestration, and enterprise security patterns Experience defining architectural roadmaps and coaching teams through implementation Preferred Professional Skills: Experience with Terraform, Argo CD, OPA, or Kyverno AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (or comparable) Azure Solutions Architect Expert (or comparable) Background in Zero Trust architecture, policy-as-code, and modern microservice patterns Dynanet Team Requirements and Expectations: Possess Strong written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized with an ability to prioritize, balance, and effectively advance multiple competing priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Ability to interact in a professional and collaborative manner with fellow Dynanet Teammates and the clients, and business partners that we work with. Ability and desire to challenge and educate yourself to support and advance IT services delivery in the Federal agencies we serve. Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills. Respond to team member and client requests via email, MS teams, or other communication means during core business hours. Active listening skills to understand clients' needs, and collaboration skills to work with other developers and designers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dynanet