Senior Cloud Architect

SAIC • Reston, VA

3h

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to support a large-scale federal cloud services program delivering enterprise-wide IT infrastructure modernization and managed services. This program encompasses multiple service level agreements supporting mission-critical federal systems with emphasis on multi-cloud integration, infrastructure optimization, and operational excellence.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Cloud Architect will serve as a technical leader responsible for designing and implementing enterprise cloud architectures across multiple cloud service provider environments. This role requires deep expertise in multi-cloud integration, cloud-native design patterns, and federal compliance frameworks. The architect will drive technical excellence through innovative approaches to cloud optimization, migration execution, and operational performance while ensuring alignment with federal agency strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred) and 17 years of experience.
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification required
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification required
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification required
• Security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent) strongly preferred
• 10+ years of enterprise IT architecture experience with 5+ years focused on cloud technologies
• Demonstrated expertise architecting solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
• Deep experience with federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53)
• Proven experience architecting large-scale cloud migrations (1000+ workloads preferred)
• Strong background in infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools
• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift, ECS, AKS, GKE)
• Expertise in DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline architecture
• Knowledge of cloud cost optimization strategies and operational best practices
• Active federal government client experience required
• Understanding of federal acquisition regulations and contract performance
• Experience with federal authorization processes (ATO, FedRAMP)
• Familiarity with federal organizational structures and IT operations
• Advanced knowledge of software engineering principles, methods, and techniques to include Agile/Scrum, SAFe/Agile, DevSecOps, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) methods
• Hands-on experience architecting in multiple technical domains including IT infrastructure, cloud management, cybersecurity, and digital transformation
• Must have excellent communication and writing skills with the ability to produce finished technical content for delivery to customers and meet with them regarding technical solutions and capabilities
• Must have a track record of working in a team-based environment through effective collaboration with program management, business development, operations teams, and other stakeholders
• Must be able to multi-task across several concurrent technical efforts and priorities
• Must be able to identify and coordinate technical staff to support solution development and implementation
• Ability to obtain and maintain federal agency Public Trust clearance
• Must pass comprehensive background investigation
• U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with large-scale federal IT infrastructure or cloud services programs
• Experience architecting solutions in highly regulated, mission-critical environments
• Knowledge of federal cloud governance models and multi-cloud frameworks
• Background in large-scale data center consolidation or infrastructure optimization initiatives
• Experience with advanced monitoring and observability platforms
• Familiarity with federal budget cycles and their impact on technical planning

Responsibilities

• Multi-Cloud Architecture & Design: • Design scalable, secure, and cost-optimized architectures spanning multiple cloud service providers • Develop cloud-native and hybrid architecture patterns supporting large-scale federal enterprise systems • Create reference architectures for infrastructure-as-code (IaC) deployment using industry-standard tools • Establish architectural governance frameworks ensuring consistency across multiple service level agreements • Design integration patterns for federal enterprise toolsets and monitoring platforms
• Federal Compliance & Security: • Ensure all architectures meet FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST 800-53 requirements • Design security architectures incorporating zero-trust principles and continuous monitoring • Architect solutions supporting federal cybersecurity program requirements • Develop authorization acceleration strategies leveraging inherited controls and automation • Design architectures supporting continuous diagnostics and monitoring capabilities
• Migration & Modernization: • Architect cloud migration approaches using proven methodologies and best practices • Design migration maturity models from lift-and-shift through cloud-native transformation • Develop automated discovery, assessment, and migration tooling architectures • Create architectural patterns supporting multiple migration strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor, repurchase, retire, retain) • Design rollback and resilience patterns minimizing migration risk
• Performance & Optimization: • Architect frameworks driving cost optimization and operational efficiency • Design monitoring and observability architectures addressing operational challenges • Develop automated optimization frameworks for compute, storage, and network resources • Create architectures supporting real-time visibility and cost management • Design performance monitoring architectures ensuring service quality
• Innovation & Technical Leadership: • Architect solutions leveraging federal agency cloud frameworks and standards • Design automation frameworks achieving measurable operational improvements • Develop integration patterns for containerization and serverless computing • Create architectural approaches for DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline implementation • Design solutions incorporating emerging technologies where appropriate
• Stakeholder Engagement: • Present architectural designs to federal agency IT leadership and technical stakeholders • Collaborate with customer strategy working groups on technical requirements • Develop architectural artifacts for customer presentations and technical exchanges • Provide technical mentorship to development and operations teams • Participate in technical exchange meetings with federal stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level