AI & Data Cloud Architect

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Cloud Architect based in McLean, Virginia, to design and oversee cloud solutions supporting data and AI initiatives. Responsibilities include architecting cloud and data platforms, leading DevSecOps activities, and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and security. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience, particularly with AWS and Snowflake. Competitive benefits and a supportive workplace culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in cloud architecture, platform engineering, or infrastructure design roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Snowflake, and Databricks platforms.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale data and analytics environments.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end cloud and data platform architectures.
• Lead infrastructure, platform engineering, and DevSecOps activities.
• Provide technical leadership across AWS, Snowflake, and Databricks.

Skills

AWS

Snowflake

Databricks

DevSecOps

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Family:

Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting

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

• 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

• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in cloud architecture, platform engineering, or infrastructure design roles.
• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS, Snowflake, Databricks etc.
• Demonstrated 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
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

Equal Opportunity Employer

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