Cloud Architect

Barbaricum; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Barbaricum in Washington, DC is seeking a Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of cloud solutions for federal operations. You will enhance DoD’s capabilities in supporting the global military community through secure cloud architecture.

Qualified candidates should hold a Bachelor’s in Computer Science or similar, and possess at least 15 years of experience in cloud management, along with necessary DoD security clearances. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national security missions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in developing and managing cloud environments.
• Must meet DoD 8140/cyberspace workforce qualification requirements.
• DoD Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design of scalable and secure cloud infrastructures.
• Manage full lifecycle of cloud environments.
• Ensure alignment with IT security policies.
• Monitor cloud environments for performance.

Skills

Cloud service provider knowledge (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Network architecture understanding

Cybersecurity expertise

Analytical and troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Master’s degree preferred

Certifications in cloud architecture

Job description

Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 17 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.

Headquartered in Washington, DC's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation's most complex and rewarding challenges. Join our team.

Barbaricum is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of cloud solutions under the Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) Outreach and Digital Enterprise Services (MODES) contract. You will ensure our cloud architecture meets the rigorous demands of federal operations and compliance standards, enhancing the DoD’s ability to inform and support the global military community.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design of scalable and secure cloud infrastructures tailored to specific MC&FP needs.
• Manage the full lifecycle of cloud environments, from deployment to maintenance and scaling.
• Ensure alignment of cloud strategies with overall IT security and operational policies.
• Monitor cloud environments to optimize performance and cost-efficiency.
• Assist the Cloud Architect and Infrastructure Lead as the expert consultant on all cloud-related initiatives within the agency.
• Cloud Strategy Development: Creating comprehensive cloud strategies that include public, private, and hybrid cloud models.
• System Design and Architecture: Designing scalable and secure cloud infrastructure that meets government security standards.
• Service Management: Overseeing the deployment, maintenance, and scaling of cloud services.
• Security and Compliance: Ensuring all cloud systems adhere to government cybersecurity frameworks and compliance mandates.
• Cost Management: Analyzing and optimizing cloud spending to ensure cost-effective solutions.

Required Skills

• In-depth knowledge of cloud service providers, such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Strong understanding of network architecture, application programming interface (API), application development, and methodologies.
• Expertise in cybersecurity and compliance standards relevant to government IT.
• Ability to design and manage enterprise cloud strategies.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Certifications in cloud architecture, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Architect, or similar.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in developing, implementing, and managing cloud environments, particularly in a government or secure IT setting.
• Candidates must meet applicable DoD 8140 / DoDM 8140.03 cyberspace workforce qualification requirements for the assigned work role, proficiency level, and position requirements.
• DoD Secret Security Clearance.

EEO Commitment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.