Senior Cloud Architect

Akima; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Excellent retirement options

Job summary

A federal IT contractor in San Antonio seeks a Senior Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure and high-performance cloud solutions. The role requires 7+ years of IT architecture experience, with a focus on cloud architecture, and involves managing WAN circuits to support enterprise connectivity. This opportunity promises a supportive environment committed to innovation and diversity, alongside competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT architecture with 4+ years in cloud architecture.
• Hands-on experience with WAN circuits and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Ability to lead technical teams and deliver cloud solutions.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and deliver enterprise-grade cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud infrastructure design and deployment across platforms.
• Architect secure and scalable cloud solutions.
• Manage WAN circuits and ensure optimal connectivity.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless cloud integration.
• Define governance frameworks and cost optimization models.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend adoption strategies aligned with goals.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering and operations teams.
• Develop and maintain architecture documentation, standards, and best practices.

Skills

IT architecture leadership

Cloud architecture and design

WAN circuit management

Cross-functional team leadership

Cybersecurity standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

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The Senior Cloud Architect is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of secure, high-performance cloud service solutions across the enterprise. This role ensures that cloud architecture meets the business needs for scalability, resiliency, and cybersecurity while integrating with on-premises and hybrid environments. The Senior Cloud Architect also manages the provisioning of WAN circuits and commercial internet access to support enterprise connectivity and performance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and deployment of cloud infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) across multiple platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Architect secure and scalable solutions that meet enterprise performance and cybersecurity standards.
• Oversee configuration and management of WAN circuits and commercial internet access to ensure optimal connectivity and redundancy.
• Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to ensure seamless cloud integration.
• Define cloud governance frameworks, automation strategies, and cost optimization models.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend adoption strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering and operations teams.
• Develop and maintain architecture documentation, standards, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent years of experience.
• Must be a US Citizen - Able to obtain a Public Trust.
• 7+ years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 4 years focused on cloud architecture and design.
• Hands-on experience managing WAN circuits, commercial internet connections, and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and deliver enterprise-grade cloud solutions.

Certifications (at least one preferred)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or higher.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Google Cloud Certification - Associate certification or higher.
• CompTIA Cloud+.

Job ID: 2025-20596

Work Type: On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters: Akima Global Technology (AGT), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At AGT, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders, AGT provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, AGT delivers new technologies and partners with leading edge commercial enterprises to deliver unique and innovative IT solutions. As an AGT employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.