AI & Data Cloud Architect

Guidehouse Inc.; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement, Certifications

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Cloud Architect to design, implement, and oversee secure, scalable cloud and data platform solutions supporting enterprise analytics, data, and AI initiatives. This role provides hands-on technical leadership and architectural direction across cloud infrastructure, data platforms, and DevSecOps environments.

Responsibilities include designing end-to-end cloud architectures, leading platform engineering and DevSecOps, and guiding implementation teams to ensure security,

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a Federal or DHS Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• TEN (10) or more years of experience in cloud architecture, platform engineering, or infrastructure design roles.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, etc.
• Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and platform automation.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale data and analytics environments.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment in the DC area.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end cloud and data platform architectures aligned to enterprise analytics, data management, and AI use cases.
• Lead infrastructure, platform engineering, and DevSecOps activities across cloud environments.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership across AWS, Snowflake, and Databricks platforms.
• Support architecture reviews, technical design sessions, and solution demonstrations with client stakeholders.
• Ensure cloud solutions align with security, governance, resiliency, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with data architects, engineers, and program leadership to deliver integrated solutions.
• Guide implementation teams on architectural standards, patterns, and best practices.

Skills

Cloud architecture

DevSecOps

Leadership

CI/CD

Security

Governance

Compliance

Data analytics

AWS

Databricks

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Job Family : IT Architecture/Cloud

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What you will do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Cloud Architect to design, implement, and oversee secure, scalable cloud and data platform solutions supporting enterprise analytics, data, and AI initiatives. This role provides hands-on technical leadership and architectural direction across cloud infrastructure, data platforms, and DevSecOps environments.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design end-to-end cloud and data platform architectures aligned to enterprise analytics, data management, and AI use cases.
• Lead infrastructure, platform engineering, and DevSecOps activities across cloud environments.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership across AWS, Snowflake, and Databricks platforms.
• Support architecture reviews, technical design sessions, and solution demonstrations with client stakeholders.
• Ensure cloud solutions align with security, governance, resiliency, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate closely with data architects, engineers, operations leads, and program leadership to deliver integrated solutions.
• Guide implementation teams on architectural standards, patterns, and best practices.

What you will need:

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST
• Bachelor's degree
• TEN (10) or more years of experience in cloud architecture, platform engineering, or infrastructure design roles.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Snowflake, Databricks etc.
• Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and platform automation.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale data and analytics environments.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment in the DC area.

What would be nice to have:

• Cloud and platform certifications (AWS, Snowflake, Databricks).
• Experience with Alteryx or analytics platform integrations.
• Prior experience supporting financial services or regulatory organizations.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.