Senior Cloud Solutions Architect, GCP & AI for Enterprise

Szns Solutions Llc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Job summary

SZNS Solutions is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to lead large-scale enterprise and government cloud initiatives in Reston. You will design blueprints that align with clients’ business goals and act as a trusted advisor for next-generation cloud and AI programs, while also building and testing your architectural visions.

You will guide cloud deployments, ensure security and compliance, and collaborate with engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to deliver scalable, cost-aware

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in cloud technology with progression to architecture
• Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Proficient in Python and Bash; IaC with Terraform
• Excellent strategic thinking and communication for C-level
• Experience with Kubernetes and serverless architectures
• Active Google Cloud certifications or willing to obtain within one month of joining
• U.S. Citizen
• Curiosity and bias for action

Responsibilities

• Design scalable Google Cloud Platform solutions meeting stringent compliance standards.
• Design secure, resilient network topologies and DR for mission-critical systems.
• Design, optimize, or develop cloud solutions and integrations with 3rd party systems.
• Translate client business needs into technical requirements for deployment.
• Create and deploy Agentic workflows.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and introduce new technologies.
• Design for cost-optimized architecture and FinOps practices.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Leadership

FinOps

Kubernetes

C-level communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Terraform

Python

Bash

Job description

SZNS Solutions is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to lead large-scale enterprise and government cloud initiatives in Reston. You will design blueprints that align with clients’ business goals and act as a trusted advisor for next-generation cloud and AI programs, while also building and testing your architectural visions.

You will guide cloud deployments, ensure security and compliance, and collaborate with engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to deliver scalable, cost-aware