Cloud Architect: Secure, Scalable Cloud Leader

BTI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Technology Integrators (BTI) is seeking a senior Cloud Architect to design and oversee cloud solutions that align with strategic objectives and technical requirements.

You will translate business needs into scalable, secure architectures across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, drive governance, and lead teams through cloud transformation. This role requires strong leadership, security expertise (FedRAMP/NIST), and US citizenship to work on government programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field; advanced certifications preferred.
• 8+ years in cloud architecture/design across AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Experience with FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST security standards.
• Familiar with microservices and serverless architectures.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder communication.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee cloud solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
• Translate business needs into scalable, secure cloud architectures.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and executives on deployment strategies.
• Establish cloud governance and best practices for compliance and performance.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and trends.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Security compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Automation scripting

Risk assessment

Serverless computing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

FedRAMP

NIST

Job description

Business Technology Integrators (BTI) is seeking a senior Cloud Architect to design and oversee cloud solutions that align with strategic objectives and technical requirements.

You will translate business needs into scalable, secure architectures across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, drive governance, and lead teams through cloud transformation. This role requires strong leadership, security expertise (FedRAMP/NIST), and US citizenship to work on government programs.