Lead Cloud Architect - Enterprise Modernization (Remote)

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

GAMA-1 is seeking a Cloud Architect IV to lead enterprise architecture and systems engineering for a Federal modernization program. The role spans cloud, on‑prem, security, and governance, with both remote and on‑site work.

You will drive architectural strategy, guide modernization efforts, and ensure alignment with NIST and FISMA standards. Required are 8–10+ years in related roles and a BS degree in a technical field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IS, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8–10+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Architecture, or related leadership roles.
• Experience supporting Federal Government IT modernization programs.
• Demonstrated experience designing enterprise cloud and hybrid cloud architectures using AWS and Azure.
• Experience developing As‑Is/To‑Be architectures, governance artifacts, roadmaps and technical assessments.
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks, systems modeling and API/data integration.
• Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD, IaC, cloud automation, and governance.
• Experience supporting Federal cybersecurity requirements including NIST RMF, FISMA, ATO, and security engineering.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, risk management, written communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise architecture, systems engineering, and cloud modernization efforts with future-state designs.
• Govern technical governance, ensure cybersecurity alignment, and provide strategic leadership for federal IT initiatives.
• Develop and maintain as-is and to-be architectures, interfaces, data flows and enterprise baselines.
• Assess AWS, Azure, on‑premises and hybrid environments; evaluate IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and cloud services.
• Support requirements analysis, systems modeling, API integration, and lifecycle engineering per standards.
• Identify gaps, risks, modernization opportunities, and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Produce architecture artifacts, documentation, roadmaps, and status reports for stakeholders.
• Serve as senior technical advisor to customer leadership and shape long‑term technology direction.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Presentation skills

Risk management

DevSecOps awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

AWS

Azure

DevSecOps tooling

IaC

Job description

GAMA-1 is seeking a Cloud Architect IV to lead enterprise architecture and systems engineering for a Federal modernization program. The role spans cloud, on‑prem, security, and governance, with both remote and on‑site work.

You will drive architectural strategy, guide modernization efforts, and ensure alignment with NIST and FISMA standards. Required are 8–10+ years in related roles and a BS degree in a technical field.