Sr. Cloud Architect

Largeton Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Largeton Group is seeking a Sr Cloud Architect in Washington, D.C. This hybrid role requires over 10 years of cloud engineering/architecture experience, especially with Azure. The successful candidate must implement secure infrastructures and manage Azure environments while ensuring compliance with federal guidelines.

Key responsibilities include automating cloud provisioning, enhancing security for IT systems, and migrating critical applications to Azure Government. Candidates should hold relevant certifications and an active security clearance.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of cloud engineering/architecture experience required.
• Active Secret or higher security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Architect secure, scalable infrastructures and network connectivity within Azure GovCloud.
• Design cloud-native data platforms, pipelines, and analytics architectures.
• Automate cloud provisioning using Terraform, ARM, or Bicep, ensuring FedRAMP compliance.
• Implement and manage Azure AD, RBAC, least-privilege access, encryption, and NIST-aligned security controls.
• Apply DISA STIGs and CIS benchmarks; lead architecture reviews and documentation efforts.
• Optimize cloud spend (FinOps) and provide cloud best-practices guidance to engineering teams.
• Migrate NTIA's Unclassified Spectrum Management Systems to Azure Government.
• Migrate NTIA's Secret environment to Azure Secret Cloud.
• Enhance security and administration of Spectrum IT systems operations.
• Modernize and migrate applications with configuration changes as needed.
• Promote adoption of Platform as a Service (PaaS) and cloud-native solutions.
• Replatform or rehost applications based on their ability to leverage Azure PaaS or IaaS.
• Utilize Microsoft CAF and the Azure Well-Architected Framework throughout projects.
• Leverage NTIA FSDS IL5 single tenant architecture.

Skills

Cloud engineering/architecture

Azure

Terraform/Bicep

Networking

Automation

Security

Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework

Ansible

PowerShell DSC

Modern development tools/languages

Education

Relevant certification (e.g., Azure Architect, Azure Engineer, CISSP)

Job description

Job Summary (Sr Cloud Architect)

• Over 10 years of cloud engineering/architecture experience required
• Hybrid role in Washington, D.C. (3 days onsite per week)
• Hands‑on expertise in Azure, especially in IL5 or IL6 government environments
• Proficient with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Azure Well‑Architected Framework
• Deep skills in Azure, Terraform/Bicep, networking, automation, and security
• Familiar with Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and modern development tools/languages
• Must hold at least one relevant certification (e.g., Azure Architect, Azure Engineer, CISSP)
• Active Secret or higher security clearance required

Key Responsibilities

• Architect secure, scalable infrastructures and network connectivity within Azure GovCloud
• Design cloud‑native data platforms, pipelines, and analytics architectures
• Automate cloud provisioning using Terraform, ARM, or Bicep, ensuring FedRAMP compliance
• Implement and manage Azure AD, RBAC, least‑privilege access, encryption, and NIST‑aligned security controls
• Apply DISA STIGs and CIS benchmarks; lead architecture reviews and documentation efforts
• Optimize cloud spend (FinOps) and provide cloud best‑practices guidance to engineering teams
• Migrate NTIA's Unclassified Spectrum Management Systems to Azure Government
• Migrate NTIA's Secret environment to Azure Secret Cloud
• Enhance security and administration of Spectrum IT systems operations
• Modernize and migrate applications with configuration changes as needed
• Promote adoption of Platform as a Service (PaaS) and cloud‑native solutions
• Replatform or rehost applications based on their ability to leverage Azure PaaS or IaaS
• Utilize Microsoft CAF and the Azure Well‑Architected Framework throughout projects
• Leverage NTIA FSDS IL5 single tenant architecture