We are seeking a Sr. Cloud Architect (Lead) to spearhead a high-velocity migration of 100+ mission-critical applications to the Government Cloud. This is not a standard "lift-and-shift" role; you will architect the transformation of a complex 256-server legacy footprint (including Windows/Linux/AIX/Solaris) into a secure, FedRAMP High-compliant cloud environment using AI and automation processes.
Serve as the primary technical authority, leading a team of engineers to execute parallel migration waves while ensuring strict adherence to NIST 800-53 security standards.
Location: Hybrid (Remote / On-site in Washington, D.C. or St. Louis, MO as required)
Clearance: Public Trust (Ability to obtain)
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deploy a secure Hub-and-Spoke Landing Zone topology that meets FedRAMP High requirements, utilizing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep).
- Lead the technical execution of the "Wave" migration strategy, managing parallel tracks for rapid Windows/Linux rehosting and complex AIX/Solaris refactoring.
- Develop strategies for migrating legacy Power workloads (AIX/Solaris), determining the optimal path between Emulation (e.g., Skytap) and Refactoring to Linux.
- Oversee the implementation of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps) to automate security gates (SAST/DAST) and continuous compliance reporting.
- Act as the primary technical liaison with Government application owners, guiding them through the "Shared Responsibility Model" and ensuring zero-downtime cutovers.
Mandatory Qualifications: Education: Bachelor s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 8+ years of experience designing and implementing cloud solutions in AWS or Azure for federal or large enterprise environments.
Certification: Must hold at least one Professional-level Cloud Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Deep expertise in Legacy-to-Cloud migrations, specifically involving IBM Power Systems (AIX/Solaris) to Azure/AWS.
- Experience with Skytap or similar emulation tools for Unix workloads.
- Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and FISMA compliance standards.
- Experience leading "Migration Factory" teams in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law
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