Job ID: 2601652
Location: RESTON, VA, US
Date Posted: 2026-02-20
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Solutions Archt
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: Yes
Description PROGRAM OVERVIEW: SAIC is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to support a large-scale federal cloud services program delivering enterprise-wide IT infrastructure modernization and managed services. This program encompasses multiple service level agreements supporting mission-critical federal systems with emphasis on multi-cloud integration, infrastructure optimization, and operational excellence.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Cloud Architect will serve as a technical leader responsible for designing and implementing enterprise cloud architectures across multiple cloud service provider environments. This role requires deep expertise in multi-cloud integration, cloud-native design patterns, and federal compliance frameworks. The architect will drive technical excellence through innovative approaches to cloud optimization, migration execution, and operational performance while ensuring alignment with federal agency strategic objectives.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Multi-Cloud Architecture & Design:
Design scalable, secure, and cost-optimized architectures spanning multiple cloud service providers
Develop cloud-native and hybrid architecture patterns supporting large-scale federal enterprise systems
Create reference architectures for infrastructure-as-code (IaC) deployment using industry-standard tools
Establish architectural governance frameworks ensuring consistency across multiple service level agreements
Design integration patterns for federal enterprise toolsets and monitoring platforms
Federal Compliance & Security:
Ensure all architectures meet FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST 800-53 requirements
Design security architectures incorporating zero-trust principles and continuous monitoring
Architect solutions supporting federal cybersecurity program requirements
Develop authorization acceleration strategies leveraging inherited controls and automation
Design architectures supporting continuous diagnostics and monitoring capabilities
Migration & Modernization:
Architect cloud migration approaches using proven methodologies and best practices
Design migration maturity models from lift-and-shift through cloud-native transformation
Develop automated discovery, assessment, and migration tooling architectures
Create architectural patterns supporting multiple migration strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor, repurchase, retire, retain)
Design rollback and resilience patterns minimizing migration risk
Performance & Optimization:
Architect frameworks driving cost optimization and operational efficiency
Design monitoring and observability architectures addressing operational challenges
Develop automated optimization frameworks for compute, storage, and network resources
Create architectures supporting real-time visibility and cost management
Design performance monitoring architectures ensuring service quality
Innovation & Technical Leadership:
Architect solutions leveraging federal agency cloud frameworks and standards
Design automation frameworks achieving measurable operational improvements
Develop integration patterns for containerization and serverless computing
Create architectural approaches for DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline implementation
Design solutions incorporating emerging technologies where appropriate
Stakeholder Engagement:
Present architectural designs to federal agency IT leadership and technical stakeholders
Collaborate with customer strategy working groups on technical requirements
Develop architectural artifacts for customer presentations and technical exchanges
Provide technical mentorship to development and operations teams
Participate in technical exchange meetings with federal stakeholders
Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred) and 17 years of experience.
AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification required
Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification required
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification required
Security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent) strongly preferred
Technical Experience:
10+ years of enterprise IT architecture experience with 5+ years focused on cloud technologies
Demonstrated expertise architecting solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
Deep experience with federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53)
Proven experience architecting large-scale cloud migrations (1000+ workloads preferred)
Strong background in infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools
Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift, ECS, AKS, GKE)
Expertise in DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline architecture
Knowledge of cloud cost optimization strategies and operational best practices
Federal Sector Experience:
Active federal government client experience required
Understanding of federal acquisition regulations and contract performance
Experience with federal authorization processes (ATO, FedRAMP)
Familiarity with federal organizational structures and IT operations
Advanced knowledge of software engineering principles, methods, and techniques to include Agile/Scrum, SAFe/Agile, DevSecOps, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) methods
Hands-on experience architecting in multiple technical domains including IT infrastructure, cloud management, cybersecurity, and digital transformation
Must have excellent communication and writing skills with the ability to produce finished technical content for delivery to customers and meet with them regarding technical solutions and capabilities
Must have a track record of working in a team-based environment through effective collaboration with program management, business development, operations teams, and other stakeholders
Must be able to multi-task across several concurrent technical efforts and priorities
Must be able to identify and coordinate technical staff to support solution development and implementation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience with large-scale federal IT infrastructure or cloud services programs
Experience architecting solutions in highly regulated, mission-critical environments
Knowledge of federal cloud governance models and multi-cloud frameworks
Background in large-scale data center consolidation or infrastructure optimization initiatives
Experience with advanced monitoring and observability platforms
Familiarity with federal budget cycles and their impact on technical planning
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to obtain and maintain federal agency Public Trust clearance
Must pass comprehensive background investigation
U.S. Citizenship required
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- Position Id: 2601652
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