Cloud Architect

Koniag Government Services, LLC • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Koniag IT Systems LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Cloud Architect to support KITS and our government customer in Washington, DC. This is a hybrid opportunity, requires 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. We are looking for a highly qualified, experienced and self-motivated individual to perform the duties of a Cloud Architect (MS Azure) to support a federal client in Washington, DC. The ideal Cloud Architect will lead our cloud strategy and implementation initiatives. This role will be responsible for designing and implementing secure, scalable cloud solutions while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 8+ years' experience in IT infrastructure or systems engineering
• 5+ years' experience designing and implementing cloud solutions
• 3+ years' experience with Microsoft Azure
• AWS experience will be considered
• Experience with cloud migration and hybrid cloud architectures
• Expert knowledge of cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment models
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure and/or AWS services and architectures
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation)
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks
• Understanding of network design for cloud environments
• Experience with identity and access management in cloud environments
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Cloud certification (Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, or equivalent)
• Base-level security certification (Security+, CISSP, or equivalent)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in government IT environments
• Multiple cloud platform certifications
• Knowledge of FedRAMP compliance requirements
• Experience with cloud cost optimization techniques
• Background in enterprise architecture frameworks
• Understanding of data protection and privacy regulations
• Experience with cloud automation and orchestration tools
• Knowledge of serverless architectures and technologies

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud architectures leveraging Microsoft Azure
• Develop cloud migration strategies and roadmaps
• Lead cloud transformation projects and initiatives
• Design hybrid cloud solutions integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud services
• Implement secure cloud environments meeting compliance requirements
• Establish cloud governance frameworks and policies
• Optimize cloud resource utilization and costs
• Design cloud-based disaster recovery and business continuity solutions
• Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) templates for automated deployments
• Implement identity and access management solutions for cloud environments
• Architect secure networking solutions for cloud connectivity
• Evaluate and recommend cloud services and technologies
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to IT teams on cloud best practices
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure secure cloud implementations
• Create architectural documentation and diagrams

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K with company matching
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid holidays
• Three weeks paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees