Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect
Location: Washinton, DC (On-site)
Work Type: Full Time
Clearance: Public Trust
Job Description: GridIron IT is seeking an Enterprise Architect local to Washington, DC. As an Enterprise Architect you will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the organization's cloud architecture, ensuring that it aligns with business objectives, IT strategies, and industry best practices. You will play a key role in developing cloud migration strategies, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and guiding teams in the adoption and management of cloud-based technologies. Your expertise will influence key decisions related to cloud technologies and enterprise system integration, ensuring that cloud solutions are secure, reliable, and future-ready. This work is located onsite in the DC area.
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.

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation and Benefits: Salary Range: $140,000.00 - $175,150.00 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity 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. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.