Senior Solutions Cloud Architect

SAIC • Reston, VA

4h

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced Senior Solutions 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

• This role requires deep expertise in multi-cloud integration, cloud-native design patterns, and federal compliance frameworks.

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 architecture 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 computer, storage, and network resources
• Create architecture supports 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
• Collaborating 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees