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Enterprise Architect – Cloud
| Company | Leidos |
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| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
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| Salary | $126100 – $227950 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field and 12+ years of related experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture, enterprise architecture, or similar roles, with a focus on designing and implementing cloud solutions for enterprise-scale organizations.
- Deep expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Experience with cloud-native application architectures, including microservices, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), serverless computing, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Proficient in cloud security practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security.
- Strong understanding of DevOps principles and practices.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
- Experience with cloud cost management and optimization strategies.
- Ability to translate business requirements into cloud architectural solutions and optimize them for scalability, security, and performance.
- Proven ability to lead technical teams, guide cloud adoption strategies, and mentor junior architects and engineers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of cloud architecture strategies, aligning cloud initiatives with overall business goals.
- Develop cloud solutions that are scalable, secure, high-performing, and cost-efficient, leveraging cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Create and manage the organization’s cloud architecture roadmap, ensuring alignment with IT and business priorities.
- Provide guidance on cloud adoption, ensuring the effective use of cloud resources across the enterprise.
- Oversee and guide the migration of on-premises systems, applications, and workloads to cloud platforms, ensuring minimal disruption and optimized performance.
- Design hybrid cloud and multi-cloud strategies for integrating on-premises systems with cloud environments.
- Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation to enable efficient cloud resource management.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and technical teams, providing guidance on cloud architecture and cloud-native application development.
- Ensure that teams follow agile, DevOps, and CI/CD methodologies in cloud application development and deployment.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud technologies, industry trends, and innovations to keep the organization ahead of the curve.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with hybrid cloud solutions and multi-cloud architectures.
- Strong background in automation tools, such as Jenkins, GitLab, or CircleCI, for cloud-based software development and deployment.
- Familiarity with cloud governance tools and platforms (e.g., CloudHealth, CloudBolt).
- Experience in building and managing cloud-based data lakes, big data architectures, or AI/ML infrastructure.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications in cloud technologies, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
