Cloud Architect

TLA-LLC

McLean (VA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Education and certification reimburse

Training and professional development

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

TLA is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage our cloud strategy across public, private, and hybrid environments. You will ensure scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities include defining migration roadmaps, leading large-scale deployments, enforcing security controls, and collaborating with DevOps, developers, and security teams. A strong background in IaC, containers, and scripting is required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
5+ years designing and implementing cloud solutions.
Expert-level knowledge of at least one major cloud platform.
Strong understanding of hybrid cloud environments.
Proficient in IaC, containerization, and scripting.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

Design secure, high-performing cloud architectures.
Develop cloud strategy, adoption plans, and migration roadmaps.
Lead cloud migration for multi-tier applications from on-premises to cloud.
Implement security controls and ensure regulatory compliance.
Monitor performance, availability, and cost efficiency of cloud environments.
Collaborate with DevOps, developers, and security teams; mentor junior staff.
Create architectural documentation and diagrams.
Evaluate new cloud services and driving adoption.

Skills

Cloud platforms

IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Docker/Kubernetes

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

DevOps/CI-CD

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

AWS/Azure/GC platform

CloudFormation / ARM

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

TLA is seeking a skilled and strategic Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage our organization's cloud computing strategy. This role involves overseeing cloud adoption plans, application design, and management and monitoring of cloud infrastructure across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. The ideal candidate will ensure that our cloud systems are scalable, secure, cost-effective, and aligned with overall business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Architecture: Design secure, high-performing, and cost-optimized cloud architectures that meet complex business requirements and technical needs.
Strategy & Planning: Develop comprehensive cloud strategies, adoption plans, and migration roadmaps, translating business objectives into technical solutions.
Implementation & Migration: Lead and support cloud migration efforts for large, multi-tier applications and systems from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud.
Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce robust security controls, encryption mechanisms, access control policies, and ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., CGPR, HIPAA, ISO standards).
Optimization & Monitoring: Continuously monitor the performance, availability, and cost efficiency of cloud environments, implementing performance enhancements and cost-saving measures.
Collaboration & Leadership: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps engineers, developers, and security professionals, and provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff.
Documentation: Create and maintain detailed architectural documentation, diagrams, standards for cloud environments.
Innovation: Stay current with emerging cloud technologies, trends, and best practices, evaluating and recommending new services for organizational adoption.

Requirements

Required Skills and Experience:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in designing and implementing cloud solutions, with experience in technical operations and software development a plus.
Cloud Platforms: Expert-level knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and a strong understanding of hybrid cloud environments.
Technical Skills: Deep understanding of network (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls), virtualization, and storage systems; proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager); experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes); familiarity with scripting/programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java) for automation; knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities; strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders; proven leadership skills with the ability to manage projects and foster cross-team collaboration.

Preferred Certifications and Qualifications

AWS: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (or Associate)
Microsoft Azure: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Google Cloud: Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect
Security: Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
Vendor Neutral: CompTIA Cloud+

Benefits

At TLA, we build solutions that matter, supporting national security missions through technology innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Our team is passionate about leveraging modern technologies to deliver impactful, mission-focused outcomes for our customers. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including: