Senior Cloud Architect - Multi-Cloud & Secure Networking

Vt Arc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

VT-ARC, a prominent defense-focused research organization, seeks a Cloud Network Architecture SME to lead multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud designs for a Space Systems Command program. You will architect secure connectivity, provide enterprise guidance, and support mission-critical operations across classified and unclassified environments.

The role is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO, with expected start around September 15, 2026, and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in network engineering or cloud architecture.
• Experience designing enterprise network architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Strong expertise in cloud networking, multi-cloud, and security architectures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical advisor on enterprise cloud and network initiatives.
• Design and develop complex multi-cloud, hybrid-cloud, and on-prem networks.
• Support resilient architectures across CSPs and DoD-relevant environments.
• Lead architecture assessments and technology evaluations for modernization.
• Develop documentation, diagrams, and implementation plans.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Present findings to senior government and contractor leadership.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Multi-cloud

Hybrid-cloud

Enterprise networking

Network security

VPCs/VPNs/Firewalls

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

VT-ARC, a prominent defense-focused research organization, seeks a Cloud Network Architecture SME to lead multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud designs for a Space Systems Command program. You will architect secure connectivity, provide enterprise guidance, and support mission-critical operations across classified and unclassified environments.

The role is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO, with expected start around September 15, 2026, and travel up to 10%.