Cloud/AWS Senior System Architect

PlanIT Group, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a highly experienced Cloud/AWS Senior System Architect to lead the design of secure and scalable architectures for federal programs. Ideal candidates should have at least 12 years of experience in enterprise IT systems and expertise in AWS GovCloud. You will manage cloud implementation and contribute to agile development processes. This contract position requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a Public Trust security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Additional 4 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the degree.
• Experience with cloud design and implementation in secure federal environments.
• Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-wide architecture solutions.
• Lead planning and design of scalable infrastructure systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define architecture standards.

Skills

AWS GovCloud

Infrastructure design

DevOps

Enterprise-level integration

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Agile methodologies

Education

BS/BA or equivalent experience

Tools

IBM products

Oracle products

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud/AWS Senior System Architect to lead enterprise system and cloud architecture efforts in support of a complex, mission-critical federal program. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in infrastructure design, DevOps, cloud technologies (especially AWS GovCloud), and enterprise-level integration—along with experience in IBM, Oracle, and agile development environments. This position plays a pivotal role in designing secure, scalable, and reliable architectures that align with organizational goals and comply with federal IT and security standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-wide architecture solutions across cloud, database, and infrastructure environments.
• Develop architecture frameworks and models aligned with operational, technical, and informational requirements.
• Lead the planning and design of complex, scalable infrastructure systems—including DevOps pipelines, servers, and databases.
• Translate business and technical requirements into strategic architectural solutions and integration strategies.
• Drive adoption of cloud-based platforms, including AWS GovCloud, ensuring security, scalability, and performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, analysts, engineers, and developers to define application and data architecture standards.
• Manage technical evaluations of current systems and recommend improvements for performance and efficiency.
• Ensure that architectural solutions conform to enterprise standards, project goals, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Lead or participate in agile teams and DevOps processes, ensuring architectural alignment across development cycles.
• Support the full lifecycle of IT systems: design, development, enhancement, maintenance, and modernization.
• Provide documentation and technical guidance to cross-functional teams and government stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Additional 4 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the degree.
• At least 12 years of experience supporting enterprise-level Information Technology systems.
• Experience working with IBM, Oracle, and cloud-based products.
• Certified AWS Solutions Architect
• Experience managing cloud design and implementation, particularly in secure federal environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and managing highly available, business-critical systems.
• Strong experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and AWS GovCloud environments.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity standards and secure architecture best practices.
• Deep understanding of software development, testing, and release management lifecycles.
• Familiarity with agile and Scrum environments and their impact on system architecture.
• Ability to perform complex technical tasks and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Expert-level knowledge of current and emerging technologies in computer science and engineering.
• Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen

Job details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Software Development, and Armed Forces