Cloud Architect

SZNS Solutions LLC•Reston, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cloud Solutions Architect is the visionary planner for large-scale enterprise and government cloud initiatives, creating the blueprints that align with our clients' business goals. Ultimately, you will serve as the trusted advisor for enterprise and government clients’ next generation cloud and AI initiatives. While you will lead the design, you remain a "builder at core," capable of initiating the integration and testing of your own architectural visions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of experience in cloud technology, demonstrating a clear progression from engineering into architectural design
Deep expertise in cloud platforms, specifically Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform
Excellent strategic thinking and communication skills, with the ability to influence C-level stakeholders
Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and serverless architecture
Active Google Cloud certifications, or willingness to obtain within one month of joining
Curiosity, experimentation with latest technologies, and bias for action
U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments
Experience leading multi-tenant cloud foundations and cloud migrations
Experience designing secure landing zones with guardrails, org policies, and multi-project structures
Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, HIPAA, etc.) and security strategies
Knowledge of how cloud architecture impacts the deployment of decentralized technologies and agentic workflows

Responsibilities

Design and Plan Cloud-Native Solutions: Lead the design of scalable Google Cloud Platform (GCP) solutions while satisfying stringent compliance standards
Networking Topologies: Design secure, resilient, and scalable network topologies and strategies for VPC design, subnet routing, and disaster recovery for mission-critical systems
Cloud Deployments and Integrations: Design, optimize, or develop solutions using the appropriate cloud services and how they integrate with 3rd party systems
Team Leadership & Collaboration: Translate business needs from client leadership (eg: CIO/CTO) and other stakeholders into technical requirements for implementation. Work closely with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and optimal deployments
Agentic Workflows: Create and deploy effective, efficient, and safe Agentic capabilities and workflows
Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends, introducing new technologies and tools that can improve our end solutions
FinOps: Design for cost-optimized architecture and implement FinOps best practices