Cloud Solutions Architect

Fusion Technology • Clarksburg, WV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Fusion Technology is a performance-driven HUBZone Small Business concern residing in the heart of the beautiful mountainsides of West Virginia, steps away from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Criminal Justice Information Services Division's Headquarters. Founded in 2007 by an Engineer-by-trade, Fusion Technology dedicates our valuable resources to providing comprehensive IT services and solutions to mission-critical US Government programs and the Intel Community.
Position Location: Clarksburg, WV (onsite required)
Who are you?
Security-cleared Professional: A Top Secret Clearance is required to be considered for employment.
Education and Experience: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience. 5+ years of software or cloud development experience, with at least 3 years focused on cloud architecture and solutions.
This role requires a deep understanding of cloud technologies, DevOps best practices, and enterprise systems integration. The architect serves as the highest-level technical expert and advisor, ensuring the successful delivery of complex cloud-based solutions that align with organizational goals and future-state IT strategies.

Requirements

• Security-cleared Professional: A Top Secret Clearance is required to be considered for employment.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of software or cloud development experience, with at least 3 years focused on cloud architecture and solutions.
• Proven experience designing and implementing solutions in cloud architectures.
• Advanced knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.), and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Strong experience with systems integration, multi-platform environments, and microservices architecture.
• Ability to lead large development teams and complex enterprise initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture, serverless technologies, and event-driven design patterns.
• Familiarity with enterprise security frameworks and compliance (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001).
• Certifications (preferred): Professional certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect).

Responsibilities

• Develops and execute enterprise-wide strategies for cloud platforms, supporting current and long-term business goals.
• Translates business and technical requirements into secure, scalable, and resilient architectural solutions.
• Evaluates cloud service providers and platforms to determine best-fit technologies for solution design.
• Designs and build cloud-native and hybrid-cloud solutions that integrate with existing enterprise systems.
• Addresses systems integration, interoperability, and compatibility across multiple platforms and environments.
• Develops automation strategies and scripts for deploying and managing cloud resources using DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles.
• Serves as the technical authority on cloud architecture, guiding teams on complex development and integration efforts.
• Leads feasibility analyses, proofs-of-concept, and pilot initiatives to evaluate new technologies or approaches.
• Oversees the completion of cloud solution projects, ensuring they meet architecture standards, security requirements, and business objectives.
• Establishes cloud architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices for development and deployment.
• Contributes to cloud governance frameworks, risk management strategies, and compliance efforts.
• Partners with business units, IT leaders, and cross-functional teams to align cloud solutions with enterprise goals.
• Presents architectural concepts and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive management.

Benefits

• Our competitive package includes a best-in-class matching 401K program, a comprehensive healthcare plan through Cigna, a competitive employer contribution to a health savings account, vision and dental plans, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and personal leave, in addition to paid certifications and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees