IT Architect - Cloud Platform

Maximus; Tysons (VA); Remote; USD 133,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a seasoned Cloud Platform Architect to lead the design and optimization of enterprise SaaS/PaaS architectures on AWS, with emphasis on security, availability, and scale.

You will guide cloud strategy, mentor teams, and drive DevSecOps maturity, including CI/CD, IaC, and platform observability across multi-account environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cloud, platform engineering, DevSecOps, or infrastructure architecture roles.
• Proven track record designing and scaling enterprise cloud platforms on AWS.
• Deep expertise in DevSecOps, secure SDLC, and software supply chain security.
• Advanced experience with Kubernetes (EKS) and cloud native architectures at scale.
• Strong experience with CI/CD tooling (Jenkins), SonarQube, JFrog Artifactory/Xray, and GitOps.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize enterprise SaaS and PaaS platform architectures and deployment frameworks.
• Lead cloud platform evaluation and architectural guidance for business and technical requirements.
• Mentor engineers and drive DevSecOps practices and governance.
• Define HA/DR, security posture, and observability standards across platforms.
• Develop CI/CD, IaC, automated testing, and deployment processes for efficient software delivery.
• Lead platform engineering initiatives to improve developer experience and productivity.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Kubernetes

DevSecOps

CI/CD

GitOps

Observability

SRE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Jenkins

SonarQube

JFrog Artifactory/Xray

Argo CD (GitOps)

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Design, implement, and optimize enterprise SaaS and PaaS platform architectures, automation solutions, and deployment frameworks to improve scalability, availability, security, and operational efficiency.- Lead the evaluation, design, and implementation of cloud platform solutions, providing architectural recommendations that address business, operational, and technical requirements.- Serve as a subject matter expert for cloud platform technologies, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and consultation to project teams, engineers, and stakeholders.- Design and maintain platform infrastructure, disaster recovery capabilities, and high-availability solutions to support reliable and resilient service delivery.- Analyze complex technical issues, perform root cause investigations, and develop innovative solutions to improve platform performance, reliability, and manageability.- Evaluate and recommend new cloud services, platform technologies, and software integrations, including proof-of-concept efforts and adoption recommendations for emerging capabilities.- Collaborate with engineering, security, operations, and application teams to promote cloud architecture standards, automation best practices, and operational procedures.- Lead the development and enhancement of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code solutions, automated testing frameworks, and deployment processes to support efficient software delivery and platform operations.Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Cloud Architecture (AWS):- Define enterprise AWS architecture patterns for multi account, secure, and scalable environments.-Govern infrastructure design across compute, storage, networking, IAM, and data services.- Set standards for resilience (HA/DR), cost optimization, and security posture.- Provide architectural oversight for RDS, OpenSearch, messaging, and distributed systems.Cloud Native & Kubernetes Strategy:- Define and evolve Kubernetes platform strategy (EKS) across environments.- Establish standards for GitOps, Helm, multi cluster operations, and platform abstraction.- Drive adoption of secure, scalable cloud native patterns.- Ensure integration of runtime security, observability, and policy enforcement.DevSecOps & Secure SDLC Leadership:- Define and govern enterprise DevSecOps strategy, standards, and operating models.- Architect secure CI/CD frameworks with built in quality, security, and compliance gates.- Establish enterprise patterns for software supply chain security, including SCA, artifact governance, and policy enforcement.- Standardize and oversee tooling across SonarQube, JFrog (Artifactory/Xray), Jenkins, and GitOps (Argo CD).- Drive shift left security adoption and developer enablement.- Align DevSecOps practices with security, risk, and compliance requirements.Data & Integration Architecture:- Define architecture for data platforms and ETL ecosystems (e.g., Talend).- Ensure secure, resilient integration patterns across databases, messaging, APIs, and file transfer systems.- Establish standards for data reliability, observability, and performance optimization.Platform Engineering & Developer Experience:- Drive adoption of Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) and self service capabilities.- Define reusable platform services, APIs, and golden paths for development teams.- Partner with Developer Experience teams to reduce cognitive load and improve productivity.Reliability, Operations & Governance:- Define enterprise standards for observability, incident management, and SRE practices.- Drive improvements in availability, performance, and operational maturity.- Establish governance frameworks for cost management, security compliance, and risk mitigation.Leadership & Influence:- Act as a technical authority across the organization, influencing architecture decisions at scale.- Lead cross functional initiatives spanning infrastructure, security, and application teams.- Mentor senior engineers and architects, raising the overall engineering bar.- Translate business objectives into scalable technical strategies and roadmaps.Minimum Requirements- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.- 7+ years of experience in cloud, platform engineering, DevSecOps, or infrastructure architecture roles.- Proven track record designing and scaling enterprise cloud platforms on AWS.- Deep expertise in DevSecOps, secure SDLC, and software supply chain security.- Advanced experience with Kubernetes (EKS) and cloud native architectures at scale.- Strong experience with CI/CD tooling (Jenkins), SonarQube, JFrog Artifactory/Xray, and GitOps.- Demonstrated ability to define architecture standards, governance, and enterprise frameworks.- Experience leading large scale transformations and influencing multi team/platform strategy.#techjobs #veteranspage #LI-Remote #HotJobs0929LI #HotJobs0929FB #HotJobs0929X #HotJobs0929TH #TrendingJobs #HotJobs0929EmailEEO StatementMaximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.Pay TransparencyMaximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.AccommodationsMaximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at [e-mail] .Minimum Salary$132,960.00Maximum Salary$180,000.00