Sr. Cloud Solution Architect

Hunter Strategy; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Strategy seeks a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to support the U.S. Coast Guard’s Intelligence Systems and Technology Office. You will assess cloud environments, design target-state architectures in IC clouds, and guide migrations with a focus on security and cost efficiency.

Applicants need 6+ years of IC/government cloud experience, hands-on AWS GovCloud/C2S work, IaC with Terraform or CloudFormation, and a TS clearance with SCI eligibility. Hybrid onsite at USCG HQ, Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• 6+ years of cloud experience with IC/government customers.
• Hands-on with IC cloud environments and AWS GovCloud (US).
• Experience with security controls (NIST, RMF) and DoD requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess CG-26 cloud architecture for performance, cost, resilience, and security.
• Design target-state architectures in IC cloud environments (AWS GovCloud US).
• Lead workload migration, modernization, and right-sizing.
• Document architectures and guidance for IC/DoD stakeholders.
• Collaborate with ISSOs and engineers on security controls and monitoring.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS

Cost optimization

Terraform

Python

DISA STIGs

Security clearance

Security controls

DoD RMF

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Cost Explorer

Budgets

Compute Optimizer

Trusted Advisor

Terraform

Job description

Hunter Strategy has a unique philosophy to technical project delivery. We treat all our customers like mission partners because they rely on our team to meet their objectives through complex software engineering, cloud operations, and cyber risk management solutions. Hunter Strategy was founded on the premise that IT is 21st century infrastructure - critically important but only instrumentally valuable. Accordingly, our teams look at problems with a single objective: the identification and enablement of the right capability to address the most vexing problems our Mission Partners face. We continue to support our partners' success by leveraging the right technology, with the right plan, and the right team to address tomorrow's challenges today.

Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000 Annually

Hunter Strategy is looking for a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to support the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Intelligence Systems and Technology (CG-26). Working alongside the Project Manager and CG-26 staff, you will assess and optimize the Coast Guard's Intelligence Community cloud environments, recommend improvements, and guide them through implementation.

What You Will Do

• Assess CG-26 cloud architecture and workloads for opportunities to improve performance, cost, resilience, and security
• Design and document target-state architectures in IC cloud environments, including AWS C2S and AWS GovCloud (US)
• Lead workload migration, modernization, and right-sizing efforts from planning through execution
• Align cloud solutions with IC and DoD security requirements, including ICD 503, NIST SP 800-53, and RMF
• Partner with ISSOs and engineers on security controls, monitoring, and architecture documentation
• Support cloud cost management, including usage analysis and spend reporting
• Prepare optimization roadmaps, briefings, and technical recommendations for government stakeholders

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (BS, MA, or MS)
• 6+ years of experience providing cloud technology support to Intelligence Community or government agencies
• Hands-on experience architecting and supporting IC cloud environments
• Experience with AWS cost and optimization tools such as Cost Explorer, Budgets, Compute Optimizer, and Trusted Advisor
• Infrastructure as code experience using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
• Scripting in Python, plus Bash or PowerShell
• Experience supporting RHEL and Windows Server environments hardened to DISA STIGs
• Current cloud certification relevant to AWS GovCloud (US) or AWS C2S, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI
• Ability to work onsite at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC on a hybrid schedule

Nice to Have

• DoD 8140 qualifying certification, such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP
• Container experience with Amazon EKS or ECS, Kubernetes, and Docker
• CI/CD pipeline experience with GitLab or Jenkins
• Logging and monitoring with Splunk or Elastic
• Experience with VMware or other on-premises virtualization in hybrid environments
• Prior experience supporting the U.S. Coast Guard

This posting is for a current vacancy and the employer intends to fill this position by November 23, 2026.
Hunter Strategy is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.