Cloud Solutions Architect

Vamonos IT • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cloud Solutions Architect will provide technical leadership for the modernization, migration, integration, and ongoing support of a Federal enterprise application portfolio. The Architect will serve as the technical lead responsible for planning and executing cloud migration initiatives, modernizing legacy applications, designing Azure-based enterprise architectures, and guiding engineering teams supporting mission-critical Microsoft technologies. This position requires regular on-site support and close collaboration with Government leadership, project managers, cybersecurity personnel, and application development teams.

Requirements

• 12+ years of enterprise IT architecture, systems engineering, or application modernization experience. Formal Education (Associates, Bachelors, Masters, PhD) may be used to offset experience requirement
• 7+ years architecting Microsoft Azure enterprise solutions.
• 5+ years leading enterprise application modernization initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience leading AWS-to-Azure cloud migrations.
• Experience designing solutions within Microsoft Azure Government (Azure GCC or GCC High preferred).
• Experience leading Agile software development teams supporting enterprise applications.
• Experience supporting Federal Government environments.
• Experience briefing executive leadership and technical stakeholders.
• Ability to support incident resolution and service restoration activities
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Familiarity with enterprise modernization and integration initiatives
• Experience working with cross-functional technical and business teams
• Experience supporting vendor coordination and escalation activities
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
• Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• ITIL Foundation
• CISSP
• TOGAF

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical planning and execution of enterprise cloud modernization initiatives.
• Serve as the technical lead for AWS-to-Azure migration activities.
• Design Azure cloud architectures supporting mission-critical applications.
• Develop modernization roadmaps for legacy applications.
• Lead architecture reviews and technical design sessions.
• Guide Azure engineers, software developers, and DevOps engineers.
• Develop migration strategies, cutover plans, and rollback procedures.
• Ensure solutions comply with Government security, accessibility (Section 508), and records management requirements.
• Review application designs for scalability, maintainability, and security.
• Support project planning, risk management, and technical decision making.
• Produce architecture documentation, technical diagrams, and implementation guidance.
• Participate in customer meetings with the CIO, COR, and Project Manager.
• Support proposal development and technical planning for modernization initiatives.

Benefits

• Paid Federal Holidays
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• Simple IRA with Matching
• Robust Paid Vacation Policy
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company-Provided Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

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