Cloud System Architect (TS required)

MetaPhase Consulting•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it. Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues. Are you ready to: Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients? Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you? Be the difference and make it happen? MetaPhase Consulting is seeking an experienced Cloud System Architect to support a large-scale enterprise modernization initiative. The ideal candidate is a senior technical leader with deep expertise in cloud-native architecture, scalable microservices design, and hands-on development in modern environments. This individual will guide solution architecture, lead development teams, and routinely interface with Government leadership and stakeholders. This role requires a self-starter with exceptional communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable plans. A Top Secret clearance is required for this position.

Requirements

Active Top Secret Clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Demonstrated experience architecting and implementing microservices at enterprise scale.
Hands-on development experience with C#, Java, and Python.
Expertise in containerization and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
Proven experience designing, deploying, and operating solutions in AWS cloud environments.
Extensive experience supporting large-scale software modernization programs.
Strong understanding of microservices best practices, API design, distributed systems, and resiliency patterns.
Ability to lead and collaborate with multi-disciplinary technical teams.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior Government stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional.
Experience implementing DevSecOps pipelines and cloud automation.
Experience with event-driven architectures, service meshes, or zero-trust frameworks.
Experience supporting Federal IT programs and navigating Government technical governance processes.

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and oversee implementation of scalable, secure microservices-based solutions in support of enterprise modernization efforts.
Lead and mentor development teams, ensuring delivery quality, adherence to architectural standards, and alignment with program objectives.
Implement robust security controls and best practices within microservices architectures, including identity management, data protection, and secure APIs.
Engage with Government stakeholders, providing technical briefings, architectural presentations, and solution recommendations.
Evaluate and integrate modern technologies in cloud computing, container orchestration, and distributed systems.
Develop and maintain architectural artifacts, roadmaps, interface definitions, and technical documentation.
Guide teams in the adoption of DevSecOps practices, automation, CI/CD, and cloud-native deployment models.
Support planning and execution of complex modernization strategies involving legacy system transformation, data migration, and cloud scalability.