Cloud Solutions Architect

SteerBridge, Inc.; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Federal Holidays

Job summary

SteerBridge in Vienna, VA seeks a Cloud Solutions Architect to design secure, scalable AWS GovCloud architectures for a Defense Aviation platform. You’ll own the technical blueprint, produce architecture docs, and guide CI/CD and infrastructure as code across teams.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in cloud and 3+ years in architecture or lead roles, strong AWS Well-Architected expertise, DoD frameworks knowledge, and ability to translate mission needs into concrete cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.
• 6+ years of cloud experience, including 3+ years in architecture or lead engineering.
• Deep expertise designing AWS solutions across compute, networking, storage, and IAM.
• Strong command of the AWS Well-Architected Framework and secure cloud design patterns.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform or CloudFormation) and CI/CD at scale.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, identity, and network segmentation.
• Ability to produce architecture documentation and present to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience leading delivery across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable AWS GovCloud architectures for aviation analytics and operational workloads.
• Produce architecture diagrams, design documents, and technical decision records.
• Define standards for networking, identity, compute, storage, and data services.
• Apply AWS Well-Architected principles across reliability, security, performance efficiency, and cost.
• Evaluate trade-offs and make technology selections aligned with mission and compliance needs.
• Embed least-privilege IAM, encryption, segmentation, and hardened baselines into every design.
• Partner with security architects to align solutions with DoD and DISA frameworks and authorization requirements.
• Design for auditability, logging, and continuous monitoring from the outset.
• Set standards for infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines.
• Guide and review engineering implementation to ensure fidelity to the design.
• Prototype and validate new patterns and services before broad adoption.
• Lead architecture and design reviews.
• Translate mission and product requirements into technical roadmaps.
• Partner with data teams to align platform architecture with Medallion data patterns.
• Advise stakeholders and subject matter experts on cloud strategy, modernization, and risk.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS

Terraform

CloudFormation

CI/CD

Security engineering

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission-focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial-grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.

At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

Position Overview

SteerBridge is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to design the secure, scalable AWS GovCloud architecture behind a mission-critical Defense Aviation platform used by federal customers. This role owns the technical blueprint for environments that support fleet readiness monitoring, maintenance planning, logistics coordination, and operational decision-making.

The architect will work directly with engineers, security architects, data scientists, and product owners to translate mission requirements into well-architected cloud solutions that are secure, resilient, compliant, and cost-effective.

Unlike a purely advisory role, this position stays close to implementation. The ideal candidate can produce architecture and design documentation, prototype solutions, set standards for infrastructure as code, and guide engineering teams through delivery.

SteerBridge applies proven patterns—well-architected design, hardened and STIG-aligned baselines, Medallion data architecture, and automated CI/CD to deliver platforms that meet DoD security and authorization expectations. The architect ensures these patterns are applied consistently across the environment.

This is a hybrid position based in Vienna, VA.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture and Design

• Design secure, scalable AWS GovCloud architectures for aviation analytics and operational workloads
• Produce architecture diagrams, design documents, and technical decision records
• Define standards for networking, identity, compute, storage, and data services
• Apply AWS Well-Architected principles across reliability, security, performance efficiency, and cost
• Evaluate trade-offs and make technology selections aligned with mission and compliance needs

Security and Compliance by Design

• Embed least-privilege IAM, encryption, segmentation, and hardened baselines into every design
• Partner with security architects to align solutions with DoD and DISA frameworks and authorization requirements
• Design for auditability, logging, and continuous monitoring from the outset

Implementation Guidance

• Set standards for infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines
• Guide and review engineering implementation to ensure fidelity to the design
• Prototype and validate new patterns and services before broad adoption
• Lead architecture and design reviews

Collaboration and Strategy

• Translate mission and product requirements into technical roadmaps
• Partner with data teams to align platform architecture with Medallion data patterns
• Advise stakeholders and subject matter experts on cloud strategy, modernization, and risk

Required Qualifications

• Eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements. Candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role.
• 6+ years of cloud experience, including 3+ years in an architecture or lead engineering role
• Deep expertise designing AWS solutions across compute, networking, storage, and IAM
• Strong command of the AWS Well-Architected Framework and secure cloud design patterns
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform or CloudFormation) and CI/CD at scale
• Strong understanding of cloud security, identity, and network segmentation
• Ability to produce clear architecture documentation and present to technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience leading delivery across multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience architecting in AWS GovCloud or other federal or regulated environments
• Familiarity with DoD and DISA compliance, STIG hardening, and ATO and authorization processes
• Experience with data platform and Medallion architecture for analytics workloads
• Experience with deploying containerized application workloads, hybrid networking and DNS
• AWS Professional-level certification such as Solutions Architect Professional
• Experience supporting aviation, defense, logistics, or fleet management systems

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Holidays

SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.

If you would like information about how your application is processed, please contact us.

The posted compensation range reflects the scope and requirements of this position. A final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and work location, along with the responsibilities of the position. Where applicable, contract requirements, wage determinations, and federal contract labor categories may also inform the offer.

SteerBridge also offers benefits that may include health and life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, disability coverage, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities. Benefits vary by position and eligibility.