Cloud Solutions Architect

Softek Llc; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Softek Llc in Rockville, Maryland, is looking for a Cloud Solutions Architect to design and implement cloud infrastructure for federal agencies across AWS GovCloud and Azure Government. The role involves leading cloud migration efforts and ensuring compliance with FedRAMP and FISMA standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in cloud architecture with a deep expertise in AWS or Azure, and will be familiar with infrastructure-as-code practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering.
• Deep expertise in AWS or Azure with certifications preferred.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep.
• Strong understanding of federal compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP and FISMA.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Architect cloud solutions on AWS GovCloud and Azure Government platforms.
• Lead cloud migration planning and execution for federal workloads.
• Design infrastructure-as-code templates using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep.
• Ensure compliance with FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST 800-53 security controls.
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to development teams.
• Optimize cloud costs and performance across multi-account environments.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS

Azure

Infrastructure-as-code

Federal compliance

Technical guidance

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Bicep

Job description

As a Cloud Solutions Architect at Softek, you will design and implement cloud infrastructure for federal agencies across AWS GovCloud and Azure Government. You will lead cloud migration efforts, architect scalable and secure solutions, and ensure compliance with FedRAMP, FISMA, and agency-specific security requirements. You will serve as the technical authority on cloud architecture decisions and guide engineering teams on best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect cloud solutions on AWS GovCloud and Azure Government platforms
• Lead cloud migration planning and execution for federal workloads
• Design infrastructure-as-code templates using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep
• Ensure compliance with FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST 800-53 security controls
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to development teams
• Optimize cloud costs and performance across multi-account environments

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering
• Deep expertise in AWS or Azure (certifications preferred)
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep)
• Strong understanding of federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Solutions Architect Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification
• Experience with FedRAMP authorization processes
• Knowledge of zero-trust architecture principles
• Prior work with federal agencies on cloud modernization initiatives