Cloud Architect

Angsignal; Washington; Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions provider located in Washington, United States, is seeking a skilled Cloud Architect with strong expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and multicloud environments. The ideal candidate will design and manage secure cloud solutions specifically for the U.S. Federal sector. Responsibilities include implementing CI/CD pipelines, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with DevOps teams. Candidates with relevant certifications will be preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cloud architecture, with a strong focus on AWS.
• Experience working with federal agencies and securing FISMA Moderate/High systems.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (Python, Java, Bash).

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement secure and scalable cloud solutions primarily on AWS.
• Lead cloud migration efforts from legacy systems to modern cloud platforms.
• Ensure compliance with FedRAMP and FISMA standards.

Skills

AWS expertise

Cloud security

Multicloud experience

Python

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Excellent communication

Education

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Google Cloud Certified: Professional Cloud Architect

Security certifications (e.g., CASP+, CCSP, CISSP)

Tools

Jenkins

Git

CloudFormation

Job description

Benefits:

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

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.

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.