Senior Cloud Architect

Staterallc; Alexandria, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Statera Systems Solutions LLC seeks a Senior Cloud Architect to lead enterprise cloud and data initiatives in DoD contexts. Design scalable cloud architectures, drive migrations, and ensure governance and security aligned with ILs and data protection requirements.

You will translate complex mission and security requirements into practical solutions, collaborating with IT, analytics, and program teams to deliver trusted data platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in cloud architecture, enterprise data architecture, analytics, or related field.
• Demonstrated professional and technical leadership experience.
• Ability to obtain an IAT Level III certification within 90 days of hire, if not already held.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and guide enterprise cloud architectures that support the customer's mission, data, analytics, and information-management requirements.
• Support the planning, design, and execution of cloud migration strategies, including migration/integration of applications, workloads, databases, and enterprise data.
• Develop cloud architecture solutions that account for DoD security requirements, ILs, data classification, and information protection.
• Translate requirements into scalable and sustainable cloud and enterprise architecture solutions.
• Lead BI, analytics, data mining, visualization, and data-quality efforts as part of Data Management Team.
• Collaborate with IT, analytics, engineering, and product teams to develop and integrate applications, databases, and analytical components.

Skills

Leadership experience

Security clearance

Communication skills

Prioritization and planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Oracle

MS SQL Server

MySQL

Job description

Statera Systems Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Architect to support a customer enterprise data environment at Fort Belvoir. This position requires a senior technical professional with demonstrated experience in cloud architecture, cloud migration, enterprise data architecture, and data management within Federal or DoD environments.

The Senior Cloud Architect will serve as a key member of the customer's Data Management Team, helping design and advance secure, scalable cloud and enterprise data solutions that support business intelligence, analytics, data quality, and information management. The successful candidate will combine strong cloud architecture expertise with an understanding of enterprise data environments and the security and classification requirements associated with DoD systems and information.

This position requires the ability to translate mission, business, security, and technical requirements into practical architecture solutions and to work effectively with technical teams, analysts, program leadership, and customer stakeholders.

Why Join Statera

At Statera, we value professionals who bring technical expertise, sound judgment, accountability, and a mission-first mindset to complex customer challenges.

As a Senior Cloud Architect, you will have the opportunity to:

• Support mission-focused cloud and enterprise data initiatives;
• Apply your expertise to complex technical and architectural challenges;
• Work directly with customer and technical stakeholders;
• Help shape secure, scalable enterprise cloud and data solutions;
• Contribute to the evolution of enterprise data, analytics, and information-management capabilities; and
• Join a collaborative organization that values technical excellence, integrity, and execution.
• Family First Always!

Key Responsibilities

• Design and guide enterprise cloud architectures that support the customer's mission, data, analytics, and information-management requirements.
• Support the planning, design, and execution of cloud migration strategies, including the migration and integration of applications, workloads, databases, and enterprise data.
• Develop cloud architecture solutions that account for DoD security requirements, Impact Levels, data classification, system boundaries, access requirements, and information protection requirements applicable to the environment.
• Translate business, mission, security, and technical requirements into scalable and sustainable cloud and enterprise architecture solutions.
• Guide business intelligence, analytics, data mining, visualization, and data-quality efforts as a key member of the customer's Data Management Team.
• Work with IT, analytics, engineering, and product-development teams to develop and integrate applications, databases, analytical components, and supporting technologies.
• Apply expertise in data modeling, data access, data integration, data visualization, data discovery, statistical methods, and database design.
• Support the development and implementation of the customer's enterprise data strategy, including enterprise data warehouse and advanced analytics capabilities.
• Design data warehouse schemas and establish appropriate ETL/ELT processes based on business requirements and operational workflows.
• Develop and maintain architecture standards, technical guidelines, documentation, and recommended practices for designing, deploying, integrating, tuning, and maintaining cloud, analytical, and data-persistence technologies.
• Lead or support the development of analytic environments involving structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data, including rapid prototyping and research and development of emerging capabilities.
• Evaluate technologies, platforms, tools, and vendor solutions and provide technically sound recommendations based on customer requirements.
• Gather and analyze technical and business requirements and collaborate across stakeholder groups to develop practical solutions.
• Support advanced analytics capabilities, including statistical analysis, data mining, and associated analytical technologies.
• Clearly communicate architecture recommendations, technical findings, risks, and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Remain current on cloud architecture, enterprise data, business intelligence, security, and emerging technology trends relevant to the customer's mission.

Requirements

Required Education, Certifications, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in cloud architecture, enterprise data architecture, analytics, enterprise information management, or a directly related technical field.
• Demonstrated professional and technical leadership experience.
• Ability to obtain an IAT Level III certification within 90 days of hire, if not already held. Qualifying certifications may include CASP+, CISSP, CISA, CCSP, CCNP Security, GCED, GCIH, or another certification meeting the applicable requirement.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Required Technical Experience

The successful candidate must demonstrate substantive experience in the following areas:

• Enterprise cloud architecture, including the design and implementation of scalable cloud solutions.
• Cloud migration, including planning and executing migrations of applications, workloads, databases, or enterprise data.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud environment, such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or GCP.
• Experience supporting cloud or enterprise architecture within DoD, Federal Government, or similarly regulated environments.
• Working knowledge of DoD Impact Levels and data/system classification considerations and their relationship to cloud architecture, hosting, access, and information protection.
• Enterprise data warehouse technologies, architecture, and best practices.
• Enterprise database environments such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or MySQL.
• Logical and physical data modeling.
• Relational and multidimensional data structures, including normalized and denormalized models, star and snowflake schemas, and slowly changing dimensions.
• Data integration and ETL/ELT processes.
• Ability to evaluate complex technical requirements and develop scalable, secure, and practical architecture solutions.
• Ability to independently establish priorities and manage technical plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Applied Mathematics, Business Analytics, Statistics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or another relevant technical discipline.
• Advanced cloud certification in AWS, Azure, GCP, or a related platform.
• Experience with data warehouses, business intelligence systems, and advanced analytics platforms.
• Experience with statistical analysis, data mining, or analytical tools such as SAS, R, or SPSS.
• Familiarity with project management, ITIL, and SDLC methodologies.
• Experience evaluating emerging cloud, data, and analytics technologies for enterprise implementation.

Additional Requirements and Job Details

Work Location: This position is fully on-site at the customer's location in the Fort Belvoir/Alexandria, Virginia area. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $90,000 – $165,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and applicable contract labor category requirements.

Employee Classification: Exempt

Supervisory Position: No

Travel: This role does not require regular travel.

Physical Demands: This position is primarily professional and technical in nature and may occasionally require light physical activity associated with the handling or movement of computers, monitors, peripherals, or other small equipment.

Statera Systems Solutions LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to building and retaining a highly qualified workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation,