Sr. Cloud Architect (Remote)

Lensa; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career site is seeking a Sr. Cloud Architect to support the Department of Veterans Affairs. This remote role involves optimizing IT investments and solutions, focusing on secure cloud architecture. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in technical management and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technical management.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Experience leading initiatives within Veterans Affairs IT.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of VA IT architecture and operations.
• Cultivate relationships with technical leaders.
• Design technology roadmaps aligning with organizational objectives.

Skills

Communication

Cloud Engineering

Technical Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Jira

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Overview

GovCIO is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with deep expertise in cloud engineering to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Technology (OIT). In this role, you will collaborate closely with senior OIT partners, architects, business stakeholders, and functional consultants to develop strategies for optimizing IT investments and solutions, with a strong focus on secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architecture. This position is fully remote, located in the United States.

Responsibilities

1. Develop a deep understanding of the VA IT architecture, business operations, and ongoing modernization initiatives.
2. Cultivate trusted advisory relationships with Product Line Technical leaders, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise.
3. Design and refine technology roadmaps and strategies that align with broader organizational objectives.
4. Advocate for and support the intake process of new initiatives and change requests, ensuring alignment with business needs.
5. Present and defend technical perspectives with clarity and confidence in both individual and team discussions.
6. Document and report on value delivery across IT initiatives to demonstrate impact and drive informed decision-making.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Information Resource Management, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience may substitute for a degree.
• 8+ years of experience in technical management within complex IT organizations, spanning small-scale projects to enterprise-level initiatives.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills, tailored to diverse audiences and stakeholder groups.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience leading or supporting initiatives within the Veterans Affairs Office of Information Technology (OIT), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), and/or Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
• Jira expertise, optimizing workflow management and collaboration.
• Experience in enterprise technology design and future-state architecture.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers—people passionate about transforming government IT. We make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve government operations and citizen services.

We seek great people to help us achieve our mission. Join us in changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Salary Range

The posted pay range is USD $105,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 per year. Actual offer may vary based on factors like experience, education, and location. Compensation may include other elements discussed during hiring.

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Location: US-Remote

ID: 2025-5972

Category: Information Technology

Position Type: Full-Time

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting