Sr. Cloud Architect (Remote)

GovCIO; United States; Remote; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to support the Department of Veterans Affairs. This fully remote role focuses on optimizing IT investments and solutions with a strong emphasis on secure, scalable cloud architecture. You will collaborate with senior partners and stakeholders, design technology roadmaps, and provide strategic guidance. Join a team of transformers dedicated to improving government IT services and solutions, making a positive impact every day. If you're passionate about technology and want to drive change, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technical management within complex IT organizations.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the VA IT architecture and business operations.
• Cultivate trusted advisory relationships with Product Line Technical leaders.
• Document and report on value delivery across IT initiatives.

Skills

Technical Management

Communication Skills

Cloud Engineering

Jira Expertise

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Job description

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.

Please note: The contract has been awarded; however, this position remains unfunded and is contingent upon funding release.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the VA IT architecture, business operations, and ongoing modernization initiatives.
• Cultivate trusted advisory relationships with Product Line Technical leaders, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise.
• Design and refine technology roadmaps and strategies that align with broader organizational objectives.
• Support the intake process of new initiatives and change requests, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Present and defend technical perspectives with clarity and confidence in both individual and team discussions.
• 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. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. We seek talented individuals to help us achieve these goals. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer? We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range reflects the expected range at the start of employment. However, the actual offer may vary based on factors such as location, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation may include other elements, discussed during hiring. This is an at-will position, and GovCIO reserves the right to modify salary and compensation elements at any time, including based on performance and market conditions.

Posted Salary Range

USD $105,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.