Senior Cloud Architect

Overview

Remote
On Site
180000
Contract - W2

Skills

Cloud Architecture
Optimization
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Oracle Cloud
Disaster Recovery
Service Delivery
Innovation
POC
MVP
Application Development
Code Refactoring
Cloud Security
Leadership
Evaluation
Onboarding
Agile
Change Data Capture
Virtual Private Cloud
Amazon EC2
Virtual Machines
Amazon S3
Amazon Route 53
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
NLB
Kubernetes
Docker
Amazon Lambda
DevSecOps
DevOps
GitHub
GitLab
Continuous Integration
Jenkins
Continuous Delivery
Nexus
Terraform
ARM
Ansible
Regulatory Compliance
Cloud Computing
STIG
Continuous Monitoring
High Availability
Cost Management
Analytics
Grafana
Splunk
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure
CISSP
Security+
RMF
Risk Management Framework
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Job Details


This is a remote position.

Position Overview

Innosoft Corporation is seeking a seasoned Cloud Architect to support the strategic design, implementation, and governance of multi-cloud environments as part of the CDC?s Cloud Architecture and Optimization Services (CAOS) initiative. This role requires a leader who can evaluate, design, and optimize technical solutions aligned to enterprise cloud transformation goals, while advising and supporting agency adoption of modern DevSecOps and cloud-native practices.

Key Responsibilities

The Cloud Architect will lead technical solutioning and implementation activities across multiple optional task areas in support of CDC?s cloud modernization mission:

Cloud Strategy & Architecture

  • Architect hybrid and cloud-native solutions using Azure and AWS, with potential expansion to Google Cloud Platform and Oracle Cloud.
  • Design and refine high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) architectures.
  • Guide the selection and adoption of CSP platform services, automation tools, and service delivery frameworks.

Innovation, Piloting, and MVP Support

  • Lead evaluation and piloting of new cloud technologies through proof-of-concept (PoC) and MVP development.
  • Provide consultative guidance for cloud-native application development and refactoring.

Cloud Enablement & DevSecOps

  • Support enterprise adoption of DevSecOps pipelines and standardized development automation practices.
  • Design technical frameworks for cloud onboarding, automation, and observability solutions.
  • Enable self-service consumption of cloud services by CDC mission owners.

Security and Compliance

  • Integrate Zero Trust Architecture principles into cloud security strategies.
  • Support alignment with NIST RMF and CDC-specific ATO processes, including Rolling ATOs and continuous monitoring.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum 10 years in cloud strategy, cloud engineering, or DevSecOps-related delivery programs.
  • Federal Experience: Demonstrated leadership on innovative cloud programs for federal agencies.
  • Technical Depth: Expertise in designing, developing, and optimizing solutions in AWS and Azure environments.
  • Strategy & Execution: Experience in strategic evaluation of cloud solutions and lifecycle support from pilot to full production.
  • Education: Bachelor?s degree required; four (4) additional years of relevant work experience may substitute for degree.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent.
  • Experience with multi-cloud governance, CSP onboarding frameworks, and agile delivery methodologies.
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep).

Work Location

  • Primarily remote with potential travel to CDC?s Chamblee Campus in Atlanta, GA, or other approved locations as required.


Requirements

Skills
  • Platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Azure Government, AWS GovCloud
  • Core services: VPC/VNet, IAM/Entra ID (Azure AD), EC2/VMs, S3/Blob, Route 53/DNS, Transit Gateway/ExpressRoute, Load Balancers (ALB/NLB/App Gateway)
  • Containers & serverless: Kubernetes (AKS/EKS), Docker, Helm, Serverless (AWS Lambda/Azure Functions)
  • DevSecOps & CI/CD: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Argo CD, Artifactory/Nexus
  • IaC & config mgmt: Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, ARM templates, Ansible, Packer
  • Security & compliance: Zero Trust, Defender for Cloud/Azure Security Center, Microsoft Sentinel, AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, KMS/Key Vault, CIS Benchmarks, STIGs, Continuous Monitoring
  • Architecture patterns: HA/DR, Multi-region, Active-Active, Active-Passive, Blue-Green/Canary
  • Governance & cost: AWS Control Tower, AWS Organizations, Azure Landing Zones (CAF), Azure Policy, Tagging Strategy, FinOps/Cost Management
  • Observability: Azure Monitor/Log Analytics/Application Insights, Amazon CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/Elastic, Splunk, Datadog
Certifications
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional or Associate)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CKA/CKAD (nice-to-have)
  • CISSP or Security+ (nice-to-have for ATO/RMF work)



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