Cloud Solutions IT Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is looking for a Cloud Solutions IT Architect nin Reston, VA.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:
* Establish technology strategy, architecture, and plans for the project modernization effort
* Understands the organizational and project direction, goals, and the technology eco system to determine how architecture frameworks should be implemented
* Interface with engineering and other cloud teams across the organization to establish and enforce best practices and standards as guardrails with manual and auto-remediation, for non-compliant cloud resources
* Provides direction on implementing feasible, cost-effective solutions to the overall Solution architecture using cloud services and products considering both functional and non-functional requirements
* Collaborates and coordinates with the client's security and infrastructure teams to develop strategies to fulfill security and performance requirements and assess effectiveness of the solutions
* Provides feature/functionality to enable cloud teams through self-service portals
* Performs and leads POC (proof of concept) development and recommendation to adopt to ever changing technology trends
* Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with more than 10 years of relevant experience or master's degree (Preferred) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with more than 6 years of relevant experience
* At least 5 years of Software Engineering Management experience including architecting cloud solutions at an enterprise level
* Knowledge, experience and exhibits strong thought leadership in digital architecture domain and applications, in developing web services and emerging technologies such as micro services in cloud-based environments and virtualization
* Experience of building products & services in -As a Service- models (eg. SaaS, IaaS, PaaS) and platforms (eg. AWS, Azure)
* Development experience with programming/scripting languages: Java/JEE, C#/Net, JavaScript frameworks (NodeJS, Angular), Web Services
* Experience with Agile/continuous integration/DevOps
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
* Ability to influence peers and superiors (technical and business) the strategic direction of overall solution
* Must be able to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment of competing and alternating priorities

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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