AI & Data Cloud Architect

Guidehouse•Tysons, VA

4d•$171,000 - $285,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a Cloud Architect to design, implement, and oversee secure, scalable cloud and data platform solutions supporting enterprise analytics, data, and AI initiatives. The role provides hands-on technical leadership and architectural direction across cloud infrastructure, data platforms, and DevSecOps environments. The position requires working in a hybrid environment in the DC area and may involve travel up to 10%.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DHS Public Trust.
Bachelor’s degree.
Ten or more years of experience in cloud architecture, platform engineering, or infrastructure design roles.
Hands-on experience with AWS, Snowflake, and Databricks.
Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and platform automation.
Experience supporting enterprise-scale data and analytics environments.
Ability to work in a hybrid environment in the DC area.

Nice To Haves

Cloud and platform certifications, such as AWS, Snowflake, or Databricks certifications.
Experience with Alteryx or analytics platform integrations.
Prior experience supporting financial services or regulatory organizations.

Responsibilities

Design end-to-end cloud and data platform architectures aligned to enterprise analytics, data management, and AI use cases.
Lead infrastructure, platform engineering, and DevSecOps activities across cloud environments.
Provide hands-on technical leadership across AWS, Snowflake, and Databricks platforms.
Support architecture reviews, technical design sessions, and solution demonstrations with client stakeholders.
Ensure cloud solutions align with security, governance, resiliency, and compliance requirements.
Collaborate with data architects, engineers, operations leads, and program leadership to deliver integrated solutions.
Guide implementation teams on architectural standards, patterns, and best practices.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
Parental leave.
401(k) retirement plan.
Group term life and travel assistance.
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
Health Savings Account and health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Transit and parking commuter benefits.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Tuition reimbursement, personal development, certifications, and learning opportunities.
Employee referral program.
Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
Annual Care.com membership.
Employee Assistance Program.
Supplemental benefits through Corestream, including critical care, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal assistance, and identity theft protection.
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.