Cloud Architect

ANG Signal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

ANG Signal is seeking a Cloud Architect to design, deploy, and manage secure, scalable cloud solutions in AWS with cross-cloud integration across Azure, GCP, and Oracle. You will drive migration projects, implement strong security controls, and align with FedRAMP/NIST standards for federal systems.

The role requires hands-on expertise in IaC, automation, and DevOps practices, plus collaboration with teams to optimize performance, resilience, and cost.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on cloud architecture experience, AWS focus.
• Experience with multicloud across Azure, GCP, Oracle.
• Federal agency experience and security compliance (FISMA, FedRAMP).
• Proficient in Python/Java scripting and automation.
• Strong networking, security, and incident response knowledge.
• Experience with CI/CD, IaC, and automation tooling.

Responsibilities

• Architect secure, scalable cloud solutions primarily on AWS with cross-cloud integration.
• Design multi-tier, fault-tolerant cloud applications using cloud-native services.
• Lead cloud migration efforts from legacy to modern cloud platforms.
• Ensure FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST compliance for federal systems.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
• Implement cost optimization and performance tuning of cloud environments.
• Collaborate with DevOps to enable CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and automated deployments.
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities into cloud operations.
• Conduct security reviews, audits, and infrastructure assessments.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and recommend improvements.

Skills

AWS

Multicloud

IaC

FedRAMP

Automation

DevOps

Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description – Cloud Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled and certified Cloud Architect with deep expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and hands‑on experience across multicloud environments (Azure, GCP, Oracle). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, deploying, and managing secure, scalable cloud solutions, particularly within the U.S. Federal sector, including FISMA Moderate and High systems. Familiarity with AI‑driven tools, automation frameworks, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is essential.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Clearance Requirements: US Citizenship and eligibility for Public Trust

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions primarily on AWS, with integration across Azure, GCP, or Oracle Cloud.
• Design and deploy multi‑tier, fault‑tolerant applications using cloud‑native services.
• Lead and co‑design cloud migration efforts from legacy systems to modern cloud platforms.
• Ensure compliance with FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST standards for federal systems.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
• Implement cost optimization and performance tuning across cloud environments. FinOps experience or certifications are a plus.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to enable CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and automated deployments using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities and automation into cloud operations to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Conduct technical reviews, audits, and security assessments of cloud infrastructure.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and recommend strategic improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in cloud architecture, with a strong focus on AWS.
• Proven experience in multicloud environments (Azure, GCP, Oracle).
• Experience working with federal agencies and securing FISMA Moderate/High systems.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (Python, Java, Open Tofu, Bash).
• Deep understanding of cloud networking, security, and automation.
• Experience with DevOps tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Git).
• Experience with Cloud Formation or other automation tools.
• Strong knowledge of cloud compliance frameworks and security best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Preferred certifications:
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Google Cloud Certified: Professional Cloud Architect
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate/Professional
  • Security certifications (e.g., CASP+, CCSP, CISSP)
  • AI/ML or Automation certifications (e.g., AWS Machine Learning Specialty, Terraform Associate)

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.