Cloud Architect with Security Clearance

DCCA; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Disability and life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid leave programs

Education assistance

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

DCCA is a veteran-owned IT firm based in Maryland seeking a Cloud Architect with TS/SCI. The role focuses on enterprise-wide cloud and architecture leadership, engineering, and strategy across a broad tech stack.

You will work with clients to define migration paths, evaluate mission drivers, and deliver secure, scalable IT solutions. Applicants should bring deep cloud migration knowledge, senior technical leadership, and a proven ability to translate complex requirements into architecture

Qualifications

• Experience serving as a subject matter expert and thought leader in Cloud, Enterprise Architecture and related platforms/tools.
• Experience performing complex systems architecture and engineering to define, architect, design, engineer and implement enterprise-wide IT systems across the tech stack.
• Experience developing design concepts aligned with Enterprise Architecture guidance and best practices to address requirements and improve performance.
• Experience providing technical expertise in creating, updating, maintaining and visualizing architecture data.
• Experience acting as a technical liaison on system architecture focusing on performance, availability, redundancy, data protection, and information security.
• Experience collaborating with customers to evaluate mission drivers, identify challenges, define mitigation strategies, assess applications, develop transition plans, and build business cases for Cloud initiatives.
• Experience possessing in-depth knowledge of cloud migration.
• Experience offering technical knowledge and analysis of complex applications and environments, high-level systems analysis, design, integration, documentation and implementation guidance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME and thought leader in Cloud and Enterprise Architecture.
• Architect and engineer enterprise-wide IT systems across the tech stack.
• Develop design concepts aligned with EA guidance to meet new requirements.
• Create, maintain and visualize architecture data for stakeholders.
• Provide technical liaison for performance, availability and security considerations.
• Collaborate with customers to define strategies, assess applications and plan transitions.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of cloud migration and related processes.
• Offer analysis and guidance on highly complex environments and systems.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Security compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

High School Diploma + 6 years of experience

Associates Degree + 4 years of experience

Bachelors Degree + 2 years of experience

Masters Degree + 0 years of experience

High School Diploma + 8 years of experience

Associates Degree + 6 years of experience

Bachelors Degree + 4 years of experience

Masters Degree + 2 years of experience

PhD + 2 years of experience

High School Diploma + 10 years of experience

Associates Degree + 8 years of experience

Bachelors Degree + 6 years of experience

Masters Degree + 4 years of experience

PhD + 4 years of experience

High School Diploma + 12 years of experience

Associates Degree + 10 years of experience

Bachelors Degree + 8 years of experience

Masters Degree + 6 years of experience

PhD + 4 years of experience

Tools

Job description

DCCA is a veteran-owned IT business specializing in providing innovative solutions to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud to offer career growth opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at: www.dcca.com Cloud Architect Candidate must have a TS/SCI For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to feel confident in their IT infrastructure. With DCCA, these organizations can be confident in the flexibility and skill of their IT partners, allowing them to upgrade their technology quickly and efficiently. Better yet, thanks to DCCA's successful track record, clients can rest assured knowing DCCA can tackle any problem with ease, allowing them to focus on the work that matters. Internally, DCCA prides itself on a culture built on integrity and inclusivity, allowing its employees to build lasting skills and relationships. As a veteran owned business, DCCA knows the importance of recruiting employees with a wide range of backgrounds, allowing for every problem to be approached by a diverse array of perspectives. Join us and be part of a team that has a people first mentality and a dedication to excellence.

Key Tasks

• Experience serving as a subject matter expert and thought leader in technical areas, specializing in Cloud, Enterprise Architecture and associated platforms and tools
• Experience performing complex systems architecture and engineering to define, architect, design, engineer and implement enterprise-wide IT systems and solutions across the technology stack
• Experience developing design concepts that are consistent with the Enterprise Architecture guidance and industry best practices to address new requirements, changes in the technical environment, and/or enhance performance
• Experience providing technical expertise in creating, updating, maintaining and visualizing architecture data
• Experience serving as a technical liaison with regard to system architecture focusing on performance, availability, redundancy, data protection, and information security
• Experience collaborating with customers to evaluate mission drivers, identify challenges, define mitigation strategies, assess applications, develop transition plans, and develop business cases in support of Cloud and other initiatives
• Experience possessing in-depth knowledge of cloud migration
• Experience with providing technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environments, high-level systems analysis, design, integration, documentation and implementation advice on exceptionally complex problems

Required Education / Certifications

• Entry-Level/ Developmental: o High School Diploma + 6 years of experience o Associates Degree + 4 years of experience o Bachelors Degree + 2 years of experience o Masters Degree + 0 years of experience
• Full Performance / Journeyman: o High School Diploma + 8 years of experience o Associates Degree + 6 years of experience o Bachelors Degree + 4 years of experience o Masters Degree + 2 years of experience
• Senior: o High School Diploma + 10 years of experience o Associates Degree + 8 years of experience o Bachelors Degree + 6 years of experience o Masters Degree + 4 years of experience o PhD + 2 years of experience
• Expert/ Master: o High School Diploma + 12 years of experience o Associates Degree + 10 years of experience o Bachelors Degree + 8 years of experience o Masters Degree + 6 years of experience o PhD + 4 years of experience

The proposed salary range for this position in Maryland is 53,000 to 270,000. Final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives. At DCCA, we believe the key to providing our clients with unrivaled services starts with retaining top talent, something we're able to do through our consistent commitment to building culture and comprehensive benefits. Competitive Compensation: While salary at DCCA is determined by various factors, we are committed to making sure our salaries reflect the skill and expertise of our employees. In addition, each year we perform an annual salary review ensuring pay is equitable across both the company and industry at large. Growth Opportunities: DCCA makes it a priority to help you grow and support your career advancement. From upskilling programs to recertification support, to professional development opportunities, we're here to help you grow your career and create lasting relationships. Emphasis on Inclusivity: DCCA's culture emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity and is supported by an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection. Empowering Health: DCCA's benefits which encompass healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options encourage you to live a healthy and fulfilling life, both in and outside of work. Learn more about our total benefits package on our Benefits page. Mission Focused Work: From the defense industry to health IT management, DCCA allows you to work on innovative projects whose outcomes improve people's lives and solve today's IT problems.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets