Cloud Architect (Must Be A US Citizen)

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BTI is seeking a Cloud Architect to design and oversee cloud solutions aligned with strategic objectives and technical requirements. You will translate business needs into scalable, secure architectures and collaborate with development, operations, and executive teams to ensure successful deployments.

You will lead governance initiatives, enforce best practices, and stay ahead of cloud trends to continuously improve capabilities for defense and civilian programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree or industry certifications preferred.
• Extensive experience in cloud computing architecture and design, with IaaS/PaaS/SaaS knowledge.
• At least 8 years in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) with multi-service solutions.
• Experience with government security standards (FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST) and compliance strategies.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, microservices, and serverless patterns.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming for automation and infra management.
• Experience in risk assessment, cloud security principles, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication for cross-stakeholder guidance.
• US Citizen

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee cloud solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
• Translate business needs into scalable, secure cloud architectures.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and executives to plan deployment strategies.
• Create cloud governance frameworks and best practices for compliance and performance.
• Stay current with cloud technologies to continuously enhance capabilities.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Multi-cloud

Security Compliance

Leadership

Automation/Scripting

US Citizenship

Enterprise Architecture

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree Preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Business Technology Integrators (BTI) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with more than 25 years of experience delivering innovative and reliable IT and engineering solutions to the Federal Government. BTI supports mission-critical programs across defense and civilian agencies, with core expertise in cybersecurity, program management, enterprise IT, and technical oversight services.

Roles and Responsibilities:

As a Cloud Architect, the primary responsibility is to design and oversee the implementation of cloud solutions that align with an organization’s strategic objectives and technical requirements.

This role involves analyzing business needs and translating them into cloud architectures that are scalable, secure, and cost-efficient. Cloud Architects collaborate with various stakeholders, including development teams, system administrators, and executives to ensure effective cloud integration and deployment strategies.

They are also responsible for creating cloud governance frameworks and best practices to ensure compliance and optimal performance.

Staying current with emerging cloud technologies and trends is essential for continuously enhancing the organization’s cloud capabilities.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree or industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional) are preferred.
• Extensive experience in cloud computing architecture and design, with a deep understanding of cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• At least 8 years of experience in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and the ability to architect solutions using multiple services effectively.
• Experience with government security compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST) and the ability to implement strategies that ensure compliance in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and design patterns, as well as experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages for automation and infrastructure management.
• Experience in risk assessment and management, as well as cloud security principles and best practices.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders and guiding teams through cloud transformation initiatives.
• US Citizen