Cloud & IaC Architect (AWS/Azure) — Secret Clearance

Insight Global; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Cloud & Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Architect (AWS/Azure) with an active Secret clearance to design scalable, secure cloud environments using modern IaC practices. Hybrid remote/on-site role located in Arlington, VA.

You will lead AI/automation strategy across enterprise programs, manage end‑to‑end automation projects, and coordinate with data scientists, cybersecurity, and cloud teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of infrastructure/cloud engineering experience (or commensurate experience).
• AWS/Microsoft Azure architecture expertise.
• Demonstrated expertise in AWS and Microsoft Azure architecture.
• Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM/Bicep for infrastructure as code.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes and container-based deployment strategies.
• Strong knowledge of networking and security technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with GitOps automation practices.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools.
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional.
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Terraform or Kubernetes certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI/automation strategy, roadmap development, and execution across enterprise programs.
• Identify opportunities to implement AI, ML, RPA, workflow automation, and generative AI platforms.
• Manage automation projects end‑to‑end, including requirements, schedules, risks, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate work across data scientists, engineers, cybersecurity teams, cloud teams, and business leaders.
• Establish governance frameworks for AI practices, model risk management, and enterprise adoption.
• Develop KPIs measuring productivity gains, cost savings, automation effectiveness, and user adoption.
• Oversee change‑management plans, communications, and training.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships and stay current with emerging technology trends.

Skills

AWS Architecture

Azure Architecture

Terraform

Kubernetes

Networking & Security

GitOps

Monitoring/Observability

Cloud Security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM/Bicep

Job description

Insight Global seeks a Cloud & Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Architect (AWS/Azure) with an active Secret clearance to design scalable, secure cloud environments using modern IaC practices. Hybrid remote/on-site role located in Arlington, VA.

You will lead AI/automation strategy across enterprise programs, manage end‑to‑end automation projects, and coordinate with data scientists, cybersecurity, and cloud teams.