Cloud Architect Consultant, Level 3 (AE26071338B)

Gtscts; Maryland; On-site; USD 180,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

5 weeks PTO

Medical, dental & vision plans

Company-paid life insurance & long‑dis

401(k) employer match

Flexible schedules

Hybrid work options for eligible roles

Referral bonus program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GTSC seeks a Cloud Architect Consultant, Level 3 to lead the design, deployment, and sustainment of AWS infrastructure on-site in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph and a proven track record in cloud architecture.

Responsibilities include building scalable AWS designs across services, implementing CI/CD automation (GitLab runners), and maintaining security and reliability for a mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Create CM automated systems via CI/CD technologies such as GitLab runners.
• Manage and sustain AWS infrastructure.
• Create AWS design patterns using multiple AWS services.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize AWS infrastructure.
• Develop AWS design patterns with integrated services.

Skills

CI/CD automation

AWS design patterns

AWS infrastructure management

Education

Bachelor's degree (related discipline)

Master's degree (related discipline)

PhD (related discipline)

High School Diploma or GED + 20 years IT experience

Tools

GitLab

Job description

Cloud Architect Consultant, Level 3 (AE26071338B)

Annapolis Junction, United States | Posted on 08/12/2026

• Salary $180,000-195,000 per year
• City Annapolis Junction
• State/Province Maryland
• Country United States

Job Description

GTSC seeksaCloud Architect Consultant, Level 3.

Location:

Annapolis Junction, MD

All work is on-site. This is not a hybrid or remote position.

Mission

Management and sustainment of the AWS infrastructure.

Clearance

Active Top Secret SCI with appropriate polygraph.

Certifications

None.

Requirements

• Creation of configuration management automated systems through continuous integration/delivery technologies (e.g. creation of GITLAB runners).
• Management and sustainment of the AWS infrastructure.
• Creation of AWS design patterns through multiple integrated AWS services.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

A High School Diploma or GED plus twenty (20) years of IT experience.

OR

A Bachelor's degree in a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus fifteen (15) years of IT experience of which five (5) years must be in the Cloud environment.

OR

A Master's degree in a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus ten (10) years of IT experience.

OR

• A PhD in a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus five (5) years of IT experience

Webelieve great work starts with supporting our people. From day one,you’ll have access to generous paid time off, comprehensive benefits,and a retirement plan designed to help you plan for the future. Weoffer flexible and hybrid work options where possible, along with acollaborative environment that values your time, contributions, and well-being.

We are committed to your growth throughongoing training, educational reimbursement, and opportunities toadvance your career. Whether you are building new skills or takingthe next step, you’ll find the support you need to succeed here.

• 11 paid holidays to support work-life balance
• Five weeks of PTO to start, accrued throughout the year
• Avariety of medical, dental, and vision plans tofit your needs
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverageoptions, including voluntary supplemental plans
• Generous 401(k) employer match for all employees, alongwith the potential for an additional discretionary employer contribution
• Flexible schedules designed to support both ouremployees and our clients
• Hybrid work options available for eligible roles
• Robust employee referral bonus program
• Investment in your growth through training and tuition reimbursement

We are consistently on the lookout fortalented IT professionals to join our growing company! If youare interested in a fulfilling career that utilizes yourprofessional skills and education at a company that values yourexpertise, helps you obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance,and enables you to help strengthen the U.S. intelligencecommunity, explore the opportunities GTSC has available now!

GTSC-Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.