Overview:
Senior Cloud Architect
Hybrid | US Based | 5% Onsite Travel to Baltimore, MD/McLean, VA Required
US Citizenship or Permanent US Resident - Clearable; Ability to obtain a Public Trust Required
Must have continuously resided in the U.S. over the last three (3) years
Summary
Our client provides reliable, effective, and innovative technology solutions that advance federal, state, local, and nonprofit missions. Their technologists and consultants are passionate about solving complex challenges that impact millions of lives. Also, our client takes a Mindful Modernization approach in delivering our application modernization, grants management systems, government data analytics, and advisory services. Mindful Modernization is our client's way of delivering mission impact by aligning our government customers’ strategic objectives to measurable outcomes through people, processes, and technology.
Responsibilities
Our client is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to join their team! As a Senior Cloud Architect you will provide architectural guidance to development teams, ensuring cost-effective design and implementation of cloud solutions: Reviewing and optimizing existing cloud architectures; Recommending cost-efficient infrastructure and services; Promoting the use of cost-aware design patterns; Ensuring alignment with Marketplace best practices. Additionally, you will be responsible for and/or participate in Marketplace Leadership, Cloud Financial Management, Synthesizing as-is processes, Automation, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Mentorship.
The ideal candidate be willing to continually learn and adapt to the evolving technology landscape, thrive working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously, and demonstrate a proven track record of success with:
- Fostering open communication with stakeholders including product managers, executives, and customers, proving regular updates on project status and milestones and addressing any concerns
- Act as a point of contact between clients, stakeholders, and development teams
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure the seamless integration of technologies and solutions
- Facilitate problem-solving sessions to address complex challenges and foster innovation
- Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
- Forward-thinking with a keen eye for identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency
Requirements
- 8 years of cloud infrastructure engineering experience, focusing on AWS Cloud Platform
- Proven track record working in Agile teams and collaborating with product managers and business stakeholders
- Deep understanding of AWS pricing models (On-Demand, Reserved Instances, Spot Instances, Savings Plans) and cloud financial operations (FinOps) principles
- Expertise in tools and platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and ECS for containerization and orchestration. Good foundation in Linux/Unix fundamentals, as these operating systems commonly run in cloud environments
- Skills in cloud resource optimization and cost management
Education/Certification Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is required
- An Associate AWS Solutions Architect certification is required
Preferred Requirements
- An Professional AWS Solutions Architect certification is preferred
- Experience with IaC; Terraform, AWS CDK, and Cloudformation
- Experience with CI/CD tools and processes (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Circle CI)
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., NewRelic, DataDog, Grafana)
- Deep understanding of cloud network configurations, including VPC, CDN, VPN, Direct Connect, and load balancing
- Knowledge of cloud security tools, best practices, and compliance standards (IAM, encryption, security groups, etc.)
- Solid knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, JavaScript, or PowerShell is essential for automating tasks
- Experience working in an Agile development environment
- Experience in government consulting preferred
- Experience in management consulting is preferred, and a client-facing role is a plus
- Proficient in Marketplace practices with a strong understanding of AWS Cost and Usage Report (CUR) data, enabling efficient cost tracking, optimization, and insightful reporting to drive data-informed financial decisions
Clearance Requirements
- Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Applicants must be able to pass an enhanced background check if needed.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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About Us
Northern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company.
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