Senior Federal Cloud Solutions Architect

Imagineeer, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Imagineeer, LLC in Washington, DC seeks a Solutions Architect to provide technical leadership and architectural design for federal IT programs. You will design scalable, secure solutions that align with agency requirements and modernization goals, collaborating with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to drive delivery.

The role requires deep knowledge of cloud platforms, APIs, microservices, and DevSecOps practices, plus the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance and communicate complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT architecture, systems engineering, or solution design.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale solutions, preferably in the federal sector.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and hybrid architectures.
• Familiarity with APIs, microservices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of federal IT policies (FISMA/FedRAMP) and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in Agile and DevSecOps delivery environments.
• Strong communication skills to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of enterprise-level technical solutions across applications, systems, and infrastructure.
• Translate business and mission needs into technical architectures, ensuring alignment with federal IT strategy, security, and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement modern technologies including cloud platforms, COTS/GOTS solutions, and open-source tools.
• Create architectural diagrams, design specifications, and implementation roadmaps.
• Guide full lifecycle solution delivery, including requirements analysis, system design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Provide hands-on support in migrating legacy applications to cloud or hybrid environments.
• Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity, accessibility, and records management requirements.
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams in Agile/DevSecOps environments.
• Conduct trade-off analyses, proof-of-concepts, and technology assessments to support decision-making.
• Present architecture strategies and technical recommendations to senior federal leadership and oversight bodies.
• Mentor technical teams and provide best practices for system integration, performance optimization, and scalability.

Skills

Cloud platforms knowledge

Agile/DevSecOps collaboration

Communication skills

Public trust clearance ability

Federal IT policies knowledge

Education

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

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Imagineeer, LLC in Washington, DC seeks a Solutions Architect to provide technical leadership and architectural design for federal IT programs. You will design scalable, secure solutions that align with agency requirements and modernization goals, collaborating with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to drive delivery.

The role requires deep knowledge of cloud platforms, APIs, microservices, and DevSecOps practices, plus the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance and communicate complex