Cloud Enterprise Architect Washington, DC

Cloud Enterprise Architect
Washington, DC
6 months, extension
We are looking for candidates that CURRENTLY HAVE A PUPLIC TRUST.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of cloud architecture strategies, aligning cloud initiatives with overall business goals.
• Develop cloud solutions that are scalable, secure, high-performing, and cost-efficient, leveraging cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Create and manage the organization s cloud architecture roadmap, ensuring alignment with IT and business priorities.
• Provide guidance on cloud adoption, ensuring the effective use of cloud resources across the enterprise.
• Oversee and guide the migration of on-premises systems, applications, and workloads to cloud platforms, ensuring minimal disruption and optimized performance.
• Design hybrid cloud and multi-cloud strategies for integrating on-premises systems with cloud environments.
• Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation to enable efficient cloud resource management.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and technical teams, providing guidance on cloud architecture and cloud-native application development.
• Ensure that teams follow agile, DevOps, and CI/CD methodologies in cloud application development and deployment.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud technologies, industry trends, and innovations to keep the organization ahead of the curve.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture, enterprise architecture, or similar roles, with a focus on designing and implementing cloud solutions for enterprise-scale organizations.
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with cloud-native application architectures, including microservices, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), serverless computing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficient in cloud security practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security.
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and practices.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Experience with cloud cost management and optimization strategies.
• Ability to translate business requirements into cloud architectural solutions and optimize them for scalability, security, and performance.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, guide cloud adoption strategies, and mentor junior architects and engineers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with hybrid cloud solutions and multi-cloud architectures.
• Strong background in automation tools, such as Jenkins, GitLab, or CircleCI, for cloud-based software development and deployment.
• Familiarity with cloud governance tools and platforms (e.g., CloudHealth, CloudBolt).
• Experience in building and managing cloud-based data lakes, big data architectures, or AI/ML infrastructure.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in cloud technologies, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.