IT Cloud Architect

TENICA Global Solutions; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TENICA Global Solutions is seeking an experienced IT Cloud Architect to guide the Government Program Manager on technical issues within various systems. This mid-senior level role focuses on providing technical leadership in platform transitions and ensuring performance and security across architectures. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Cloud and Enterprise Architecture, along with relevant security clearances and a strong background in consulting.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance.
• 3-5 years’ experience within an IC Agency.
• Over 3 years of hands-on experience with Cloud and Enterprise Architecture.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in software architecture and services visualization.
• Develop technical documentation such as Concept of Operations (CONOPs).
• Act as a liaison on system architecture concerning performance and security.

Skills

Cloud expertise

Enterprise Architecture

Geospatial solutions

Technical advisement

IT governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years experience

Master’s degree with 12+ years experience

PhD/JD with 9+ years experience

Tools

ESRI

Job description

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We are seeking a strategic, organized, and proactive IT subject matter expert (SME) with expertise in Cloud, Enterprise Architecture, Geospatial solutions, and related platforms and tools. The IT SME will serve as a trusted technical advisor, providing guidance to the Government Program Manager on technical issues across various systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in creating, updating, maintaining, and visualizing software architecture, including data and services.
• Develop technical documentation supporting project architectures, including Concept of Operations (CONOPs).
• Act as a technical liaison concerning system architecture focusing on performance, availability, redundancy, data protection, and security.
• Collaborate with customers to evaluate mission drivers, identify challenges, develop mitigation strategies, assess applications, and support Cloud initiatives.
• Offer technical analysis and oversight for complex applications and operational environments.
• Assist with technical oversight of Service Providers for project portfolios.
• Provide technical leadership for IT requirements, design, and technology integration.
• Engage with government on systems engineering and IT technical issues.
• Facilitate metrics development across the IC community.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years, Master’s degree with 12+ years, or PhD/JD with 9+ years of relevant experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience within an IC Agency.
• Over 3 years of hands-on experience with Cloud and Enterprise Architecture.
• Background in software development.
• Experience with Geospatial tools such as ESRI.
• Knowledge of IT governance.
• Ability to provide sound technical advice and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Note: This is a technical role focused on architecture platform transitions and recommendations, not a project management position.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Business Consulting and Services