Cloud Architect: Secure, Scalable Gov IT Solutions

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

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.