AWS Cloud Architect

VT Group (VTG); Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure cloud solutions. This role leads architecture strategy and modernization initiatives, partnering with engineering and business teams to deliver cloud-native capabilities aligned with VTG's goals.

You will drive migrations to AWS, develop frameworks and best practices, and oversee CI/CD automation with DevOps and security teams.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of IT experience with at least 3+ years in cloud architecture.
• Hands-on experience designing and deploying solutions in AWS.
• Strong knowledge of AWS core services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Proficiency in scripting or programming (Python, Bash, or similar).
• Deep understanding of networking, security, and distributed systems.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions using AWS services
• Lead cloud migration and modernization efforts from on-premises to AWS
• Develop cloud architecture frameworks, standards, and best practices
• Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, and security teams to implement CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure cloud environments meet security, compliance, and governance requirements
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams
• Evaluate new AWS services and emerging technologies to improve platform capabilities
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure and application issues

Skills

Python/Bash scripting

Distributed systems

Networking & Security

AWS fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions. This role will lead cloud architecture strategy, drive modernization initiatives, and partner with engineering and business teams to deliver cloud-native solutions aligned with organizational goals.

Overview

VTG is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions. This role will lead cloud architecture strategy, drive modernization initiatives, and partner with engineering and business teams to deliver cloud-native solutions aligned with organizational goals.

What will you do?

• Design and architect scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions using AWS services
• Lead cloud migration and modernization efforts from on-premises to AWS
• Develop cloud architecture frameworks, standards, and best practices
• Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, and security teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automation
• Ensure cloud environments meet security, compliance, and governance requirements
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams
• Evaluate new AWS services and emerging technologies to improve platform capabilities
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure and application issues

Do you have what it takes?

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of IT experience with at least 3+ years in cloud architecture
• Hands-on experience designing and deploying solutions in AWS
• Strong knowledge of AWS core services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation)
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Proficiency in scripting or programming (Python, Bash, or similar)
• Deep understanding of networking, security, and distributed systems
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar)