Cloud Architect

Astor & Sanders

Silver Spring (MD)

Hybrid

USD 130,000 - 155,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO & Federal holidays

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement savings plan

Pre-tax benefits

Wellness & work-life support

Professional development

Performance & referral bonuses

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Astor & Sanders is seeking a Cloud Architect for a full-time, hybrid role in Maryland. You will design and migrate cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP, focusing on secure, scalable platforms for scientific workloads.

You will collaborate with DevOps, cybersecurity, and mission stakeholders, enforcing governance and cost controls while advancing cloud-native modernization and observability.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
5+ years in IT, with at least 2 years in cloud architecture/engineering.
Proven experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI).
Hands-on Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform, CloudFormation).
Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, identity, and storage in hybrid/multi-cloud.
Scripting or programming in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.
Familiarity with CI/CD and DevSecOps for data-driven/scientific systems.

Responsibilities

Design and implement cloud architecture strategies for scientific apps and big data workloads.
Lead migration to hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP).
Architect secure, scalable, and resilient platforms with observability in mind.
Collaborate with DevOps, cybersecurity, and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end cloud solutions.
Establish cloud governance, cost controls, data compliance, and security best practices.
Develop architecture diagrams and reusable patterns for scalable modernization.
Troubleshoot cloud infra issues and optimize performance with automation.
Stay informed on NOAA-relevant standards and evolving cloud technologies.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Python

Bash

PowerShell

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Observability

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Systems Integration & Developer (SID) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in Rockville, MD seeking a Cloud Architect. This is a full-time and hybrid position.

Roles & Responsibilities

Design and develop cloud architecture strategies to support scientific applications, large-scale data processing, and mission-aligned workflows.
Lead the migration of legacy and modern systems to hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP).
Architect secure, scalable, and resilient platforms optimized for research-to-operations (R2O) and high-throughput workloads.
Collaborate with scientific development, DevOps, cybersecurity, and mission stakeholders to deliver end-to-end cloud solutions.
Establish and enforce cloud governance, including cost controls, data compliance, and security best practices for scientific data systems.
Develop and maintain architecture documentation, diagrams, and reusable patterns to support scalable, cloud-native modernization.
Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues, optimize performance, and implement automation for system reliability and observability.
Stay informed on emerging cloud technologies and NOAA-relevant standards (e.g., cloud portability, FAIR data principles, etc.).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience in IT, with at least 2 years in a cloud architecture or engineering role.
Proven experience with at least one major cloud provider (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure).
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) in support of automated, scalable deployments.
Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, identity management, and storage services in hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
Proficiency in scripting or programming (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and orchestration.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps principles, particularly for data-driven or scientific systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional), Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, or OCI Architect Associate/Professional..
Experience supporting scientific, research, or mission-critical applications in federal or environmental agencies.
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for scalable application design.
Familiarity with scientific data lifecycle challenges, including ingest, storage, processing, and dissemination.
Experience integrating observability tools, cost management, and compliance into cloud-native environments.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $130,000-$155,000 annually. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, candidate skills and education, geographical location, certifications, and business needs, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range. This salary range represents Astor's good-faith estimate of compensation for the position at the time of posting.

Benefits

Systems Integration & Development (SID) offers a unique, stimulating and challenging environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. Systems Integration & Development (SID) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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