Cloud Architect - Mid/Senior -SBG REMOTE

DOCUMENT STORAGE SYSTEMS INC•Alexandria, VA

6d•$135,000 - $175,000•Remote

About The Position

SBG Technology Solutions, Inc. (SBG), a DSS, Inc. company, offers Systems Engineering, Enterprise Modernization, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and IT Governance innovation to Federal and commercial clients nationwide. The Cloud Architect leads technical assessments and architecture designs to ensure application compatibility and readiness for deployment into DSS Health Cloud, a FedRAMP High authorized healthcare-focused platform hosted in an AWS Government enclave environment. This role supports Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and government applications through structured reviews, security validation, and onboarding planning.

Requirements

Proficiency in AWS architecture, including design and management of government enclave environments
Demonstrated experience with cloud-native application design and DevSecOps practices
Knowledge of multi-tenant architecture and Zero Trust principles as applied in federal cloud environments
Familiarity with healthcare data integration standards, including FHIR, HL7, and API-based interoperability
Ability to assess technical compliance against FedRAMP High controls and documentation requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly convey technical findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Organized and capable of managing multiple concurrent assessments and deliverable
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
A combination of education and experience will be considered (2 years of relevant experience equivalent to 1 year in a degree program)
8+ years of cloud architecture experience, with demonstrated exposure to government or regulated cloud environments
Must be a US Citizen
Must be able to pass a Federal background check
Must be determined suitable for federal employment

Nice To Haves

Experience with container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, ECS) in a FedRAMP environment
Familiarity with DSS Health Cloud or similar healthcare-focused cloud platforms
Knowledge of VA or DoD health IT systems and standards
Master's degree in a related technical field
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
CompTIA Cloud+ or equivalent cloud certification
10+ years of cloud architecture experience, including direct FedRAMP engagement and healthcare IT integration

Responsibilities

Conducts architecture reviews to evaluate cloud readiness and scalability of applications targeted for onboarding to DSS Health Cloud
Evaluates application compatibility with AWS GovCloud environments and identifies technical gaps or remediation requirements
Defines cloud migration strategies and develops remediation roadmaps to bring applications into compliance with FedRAMP High requirements
Assesses and validates compliance with FedRAMP High architecture requirements, including security controls and configuration baselines
Provides interoperability guidance covering FHIR, HL7, and API integration standards relevant to healthcare application environments
Supports onboarding roadmap development in coordination with ISV teams, government stakeholders, and DSS Health Cloud operations personnel
Applies cloud-native application design principles and DevSecOps practices to technical review and assessment activities
Advises on multi-tenant architecture design and Zero Trust principles in the context of government cloud environments
Performs other duties as assigned by management in support of SBG Technology Solutions contract objectives