Cloud Solution Architect (Federal)

IntelliDyne • Washington, DC

4h • $150,000 - $175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

IntelliDyne is searching for an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect candidate to help analyze business methodology in finding efficient alternatives. Come join an exciting company that continues to grow. The Cloud Solution Architect provides enterprise cloud architecture, Zero Trust security design, and DevSecOps platform enablement for mission-critical systems across gov cloud environments. The architect leads cloud migration, landing zone implementation, and hybrid integration while ensuring alignment with Reference Architectures, RMF, and FedRAMP requirements. This role establishes scalable, secure, and cost-optimized cloud environments supporting modern application, data, and AI/ML workloads.

Requirements

• 10+ years designing distributed systems, enterprise infrastructure, and application architectures
• 5+ years architecting solutions in AWS, Azure, or GCP (GovCloud/Government preferred)
• Experience supporting RMF, FedRAMP, and DISA SRG compliance
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code
• Active DoD Secret clearance (TS preferred)

Nice To Haves

• AWS Solutions Architect – Professional
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or CISSP
• FinOps Certified Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Cloud Architecture & Engineering: Design and implement provider-specific architectures in AWS GovCloud and Azure Government, including landing zones, subscription/account strategy, hub-and-spoke networking, private connectivity, and cross-domain integration. Define reference architectures for microservices, event-driven systems, API gateways, and service mesh.
• Zero Trust & Cloud Security: Develop Zero Trust cloud architectures integrating ICAM, conditional access, microsegmentation, and continuous monitoring. Implement security services including CSPM, CWPP, SIEM/SOAR integration, and cloud-native threat detection. Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53, DISA SRG, and DoD IL requirements.
• DevSecOps & Platform Engineering: Establish accredited DevSecOps pipelines using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation) and policy as code. Architect container platforms (Kubernetes/EKS/AKS) and internal developer platforms that enable secure, automated application delivery.
• Cloud Migration & Modernization: Lead application rationalization and migration using the 7R framework. Develop wave plans, data migration strategies, and legacy system modernization approaches including replatforming and refactoring to cloud-native services.
• ATO & RMF Enablement: Produce cloud boundary diagrams, control inheritance models, and SSP artifacts to support RMF authorization. Integrate automated evidence collection and continuous ATO capabilities.
• Data, Analytics & AI Platforms: Architect secure data lake/lakehouse solutions and enable AI/ML workloads with GPU/HPC support in controlled enclaves. Implement secure data sharing and data fabric patterns.
• FinOps & Cost Optimization: Define tagging strategies, cost allocation models, and TCO analyses. Implement automated cost controls and usage optimization aligned with mission funding models.
• Observability & Resilience: Design enterprise logging, monitoring, and AIOps strategies. Define SLIs/SLOs, multi-region DR, backup, and continuity architectures.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Advise senior government and program leadership on cloud strategy, technology selection, and risk tradeoffs. Lead technical governance boards and architecture reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed