Sr. Cloud Architect (Remote)

Lensa; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with expertise in cloud engineering to support the Department of Veterans Affairs. This fully remote position involves collaborating with senior partners to optimize IT investments and design resilient cloud architecture.

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

Communication

Technical Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

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.

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.
• Advocate for and 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 who are 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.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things—for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. 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 without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, the employee will be in an “at-will” position, and GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Salary Range

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

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Location

US-Remote

ID

2025-5972

Category

Information Technology

Position Type

Full-Time

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries
• IT Services and IT Consulting

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