Lead Cloud Architect

Maximus; Randolph (TX); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Lead Cloud Architect to design, integrate, and lead enterprise-scale multi-cloud environments for DoD missions. The role requires a Secret clearance and a hybrid work model with potential travel to San Antonio, Texas.

The ideal candidate will own the technical vision for the A1 Multi-Cloud Ecosystem, coordinating with CSPs, DevSecOps, and RMF/NIST/DI​SA compliance requirements to deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• 8+ years enterprise architecture and cloud solutions.
• Ability to travel to the work site in San Antonio, Texas.
• Cloud architect certification (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience designing DoD reference architectures (Cloud One, Platform One).
• Active IAT/IAM Level II certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical authority for enterprise cloud architecture.
• Design and govern multi-cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, GovCloud).
• Lead CSP integration and platform modernization.
• Define and implement Infrastructure as Code strategies.
• Establish architecture standards and guardrails.
• Provide technical oversight for DevSecOps teams.

Skills

Cloud architecture

DoD compliance

Security architecture

DevSecOps

Multi-cloud design

IAT/IAM Level II

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking a Lead Cloud Architect with extensive experience designing, integrating, and leading enterprise-scale multi-cloud environments for Department of Defense missions. Proven ability to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures aligned with Government-led strategies and DoD compliance frameworks. Expert in multi-cloud integration, DevSecOps enablement, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud security architecture, supporting mission-critical operations across multiple Impact Levels. Owns the technical vision and architecture for the A1 Multi-Cloud Ecosystem, ensuring scalability, resilience, and integration of cloud service providers and enterprise services.

Requirements

Maximus is seeking a Lead Cloud Architect with extensive experience designing, integrating, and leading enterprise-scale multi-cloud environments for Department of Defense missions. Proven ability to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures aligned with Government-led strategies and DoD compliance frameworks. Expert in multi-cloud integration, DevSecOps enablement, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud security architecture, supporting mission-critical operations across multiple Impact Levels. Owns the technical vision and architecture for the A1 Multi-Cloud Ecosystem, ensuring scalability, resilience, and integration of cloud service providers and enterprise services.

This role requires a Secret security clearance. Although this is a Hybrid position, occasional travel may be required to the work location.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS034, T4, Band 7

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical authority for enterprise cloud architecture, ensuring alignment with Government strategy, mission objectives, and Contractor Program Management Lead (PML)
• Design and govern multi-cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, GovCloud); develop scalable multi-account and multi-tenant architectures, including hub-and-spoke models and governance controls
• Lead CSP integration and platform modernization, including identity, networking, shared services, and architectural roadmaps
• Define and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategies for automated provisioning, configuration management, and lifecycle operations
• Establish architecture standards, patterns, and guardrails
• Ensure interoperability across mission systems and enterprise platforms
• Provide technical oversight for engineering and DevSecOps teams to ensure integrated, secure, automated software delivery
• Design high-availability and resilient cloud solutions to meet performance requirements including uptime, scalability, and low latency.
• Oversee development and documentation of test plans related to the multicloud ecosystem
• Lead implementation of disaster recovery architectures, including cross-region replication and continuity of operations strategies.
• Develop and enforce cloud security architecture aligned with RMF, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and DISA requirements.
• Develop and maintain architecture documentation including system diagrams, technical specifications, and SOPs
• Support Government decision-making through technical analysis, briefings, and advisory recommendations

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance required
• 8+ years enterprise architecture and cloud solutions
• Ability to travel as needed to the work site in San Antonio, Texas.
• Cloud architect certification (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience designing DoD reference architectures in government-owned enterprise cloud ecosystems (e.g., Cloud One, Platform One)
• Active IAT/IAM Level II certification

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Expertise in hybrid/multi-cloud networking, identity federation (Zero Trust) plus Cloud security architecture and compliance (RMF, FedRAMP, DISA)
• Relevant and recent experience with DevSecOps pipelines and automated deployment strategies (to include zero downtime and blue/green deployment best practices in order to achieve high-availability and other similar Service Level Agreements)
• Experience with API-first architectures and microservices
• Familiarity with data platforms, AI/ML integration, and analytics pipelines
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Knowledge of FinOps and cloud cost optimization practices
• Strong engagement and executive-level technical communication with internal and external stakeholders

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Minimum Requirements

TCS034, T4, Band 7

EEO Statement

Maximus 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 Transparency

Maximus 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.

Accommodations

Maximus 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

$170,000.00

Maximum Salary

$190,000.00