Cloud Network Architect - Associate

Ang Signal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Ang Signal is seeking a Cloud Network Architect to design, deploy, and manage secure cloud solutions across AWS and multicloud environments. This role focuses on the U.S. Federal sector, with required eligibility for Public Trust.

The ideal candidate will leverage IaC, automation, and AI-driven tools to drive scalable, compliant cloud architectures, supporting FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST standards across complex environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on cloud architecture experience, with emphasis on AWS.
• Experience designing secure, scalable cloud solutions in federal contexts (FedRAMP/NIST).
• Proficiency with automation, IaC, and CI/CD tooling.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement secure, scalable cloud solutions on AWS with Azure/GCP/Oracle integrations.
• Design multi-tier, fault-tolerant applications using cloud-native services.
• Lead cloud migration efforts from legacy systems to modern platforms.
• Ensure compliance with FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST standards for federal systems.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Implement cost optimization and performance tuning across cloud environments.
• Collaborate with DevOps to enable CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and automated deployments.

Skills

AWS

Multicloud

Python

IaC

FedRAMP

DevOps

CloudFormation

Jenkins

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Vision insurance

Job Description – Cloud Network Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled and certified Cloud Network Architect with deep expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and hands-on experience across multicloud environments (Azure, GCP, Oracle). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, deploying, and managing secure, scalable cloud solutions, particularly within the U.S. Federal sector, including FISMA Moderate and High systems. Familiarity with AI-driven tools, automation frameworks, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is essential.

Clearance Requirements:

US Citizenship and eligibility for Public Trust

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions primarily on AWS, with integration across Azure, GCP, or Oracle Cloud.


• Design and deploy multi-tier, fault-tolerant applications using cloud-native services.


• Lead and co-design cloud migration efforts from legacy systems to modern cloud platforms.


• Ensure compliance with FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST standards for federal systems.


• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.


• Implement cost optimization and performance tuning across cloud environments. FinOps experience or certifications are a plus.


• Collaborate with DevOps teams to enable CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and automated deployments using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.


• Integrate AI/ML capabilities and automation into cloud operations to enhance efficiency and scalability.


• Conduct technical reviews, audits, and security assessments of cloud infrastructure.


• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and recommend strategic improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in cloud architecture, with a strong focus on AWS.


• Proven experience in multicloud environments (Azure, GCP, Oracle).\\


• Experience working with federal agencies and securing FISMA Moderate/High systems.


• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (Python, Java, Open Tofu, Bash).


• Deep understanding of cloud networking, security, and automation.


• Experience with DevOps tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Git).


• Experience with Cloud Formation or other automation tools.


• Strong knowledge of cloud compliance frameworks and security best practices.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional


• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert


• Google Cloud Certified: Professional Cloud Architect


• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate/Professional


• Security certifications (e.g., CASP+, CCSP, CISSP)


• AI/ML or Automation certifications (e.g., AWS Machine Learning Specialty, Terraform Associate)

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.