Remote Cloud Architect

Summary

Join us as a Cloud Architect to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a cloud migration project. This role will focus on high-level strategic planning and providing detailed guidance to ensure the successful migration of systems to the cloud.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in IT architecture, with **5+ years** of experience designing and implementing cloud architectures in AWS
• 5-8 years of experience working within a DoD environment
• Experience with large-scale enterprise cloud migrations
• Knowledge of AWS migration strategies, infrastructure design, and security best practices
• Proven experience in leading cloud migration projects, including developing high-level strategies and detailed plans
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and tools for continuous integration and deployment
• Experience in providing leadership to technical teams during migration planning
• Deep knowledge of cloud architecture best practices, security frameworks, and migration patterns (rehosting, refactoring, rearchitecting, etc.)
• Strong understanding of hybrid cloud solutions, multi-cloud environments, and cloud-native application design
• Familiarity with cloud governance, compliance, and security standards
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable plans for stakeholders and teams

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a high-level cloud migration strategy, identifying key systems, risks, and mitigation plans
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define migration goals, assess current infrastructure, and identify critical business needs
• Design cloud architecture solutions tailored to the organization’s requirements, with a focus on performance, security, and scalability
• Develop a roadmap for cloud adoption, including timelines, milestones, and clear transition paths for various workloads and dependencies
• Identify dependencies and provide detailed plans to mitigate migration risks and downtime
• Ensure the migration plan aligns with best practices in cloud governance, security, and compliance
• Provide guidance to the technical teams responsible for the hands-on implementation, ensuring alignment with the overarching strategy
• Stay current on cloud industry trends and emerging technologies to incorporate innovative solutions into the architecture

Benefits

Remote work