Cloud Architect

Combination of Desired Technical Skills: AWS, Azure, Hybrid Cloud, Kubernetes/OpenShift, Docker, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), DevSecOps, Git/GitLab/GitHub, Jenkins or Azure DevOps, NIST SP 800-53 FedRAMP, RMF, Enterprise Architecture, Systems Engineering, API Architecture, Data Integration Microservices, Architecture Modeling. The Cloud Architect will lead the assessment, design, documentation, and governance of complex cloud and hybrid enterprise environments while supporting systems engineering, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and technical modernization initiatives.

Cloud Architect (Lead)
Silver Spring, MD
Pay From: $190,000 per year

MUST:
Cloud Architect (Lead)
Required AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional (or equivalent Azure/Google Cloud certification).
Min 8+ years of demonstrated multi cloud experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise cloud solutions
Experience architecting solutions within AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments.
Experience with enterprise systems engineering methodologies and lifecycle management.
Experience supporting Federal cloud modernization initiatives.
Experience with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), FedRAMP, and FIPS 199 security requirements.
Experience producing architecture documentation and technical roadmaps.
Experience with Enterprise Architecture frameworks (FEAF, TOGAF, DoDAF).
Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
Experience using architecture modeling tools such as Sparx EA, Cameo, LeanIX, or similar.
Experience with text-based architecture modeling tools (e.g., PlantUML, Mermaid, Structurizr DSL).
Experience supporting DevSecOps, CI/CD, Kubernetes, containerization, and infrastructure automation.
Experience supporting NOAA, Department of Commerce, or other Federal civilian agencies.
Combination of Desired Technical Skills:
AWS, Azure, Hybrid Cloud ,Kubernetes/OpenShift ,Docker ,Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) ,DevSecOps ,Git/GitLab/GitHub ,Jenkins or Azure DevOps ,NIST SP 800-53 FedRAMP ,RMF ,Enterprise Architecture ,Systems Engineering ,API Architecture ,Data Integration Microservices ,Architecture Modeling
BS/MS in Engineering; eight to ten (8 10) years of technical engineering experience

DUTIES:
Cloud Architect to serve as the lead technical architect supporting a federal project. The Cloud Architect will lead the assessment, design, documentation, and governance of complex cloud and hybrid enterprise environments while supporting systems engineering, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and technical modernization initiatives. The position serves as the senior technical advisor for cloud architecture, systems integration, and engineering activities supporting mission-critical systems
Lead cloud architecture assessments for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Cloud Data as a Service (CDaaS), environments.
Develop and maintain cloud architecture diagrams, dependency maps, data flows, interface documentation, and security boundary documentation.
Analyze existing ("As-Is") and future-state ("To-Be") enterprise architectures supporting modernization initiatives.
Develop technical recommendations aligned with the Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF) and enterprise architecture best practices.
Perform systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle in accordance with IEEE/ISO/IEC 15288.
Support both Agile and traditional (Waterfall/V-Model) engineering efforts across multiple projects.
Evaluate technical risks, maintain engineering risk registers, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Conduct technical assessments of cloud migration strategies, API integrations, system interfaces, and data pipelines.
Collaborating with Government stakeholders, engineers, project managers, and technical leads supporting engineering governance.
Support DevSecOps initiatives by integrating security, automated testing, and continuous validation into engineering workflows.
Prepare technical documentation, architecture products, engineering analyses, and executive briefings.
Provide technical leadership to engineering teams and mentor junior engineers. Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .