Cloud Infrastructure Architect (Mid-Level)

Position Overview

The selected candidate will serve as a Cloud Infrastructure Architect supporting the modernization of enterprise development environments through the adoption of cloud-native technologies. This role focuses on designing and implementing scalable, secure, and flexible cloud architectures that integrate with existing systems while enabling future capabilities, including advanced analytics and AI-driven development.

The candidate will lead efforts to transition legacy infrastructure to cloud-based solutions using a strategic, incremental approach, ensuring mission continuity while improving performance, scalability, and usability.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Strategy

• Develop and lead cloud architecture strategies, including technical roadmaps and reusable design patterns
• Design scalable and secure cloud-native solutions aligned with mission requirements
• Establish standardized templates and shared services to enable efficient adoption across teams

Infrastructure Modernization

• Architect solutions to transition legacy systems to cloud environments using phased migration approaches
• Develop integration patterns between on-premise systems and cloud-native services
• Ensure solutions maintain security, compliance, and operational integrity while improving performance

Assessment & Planning

• Conduct technical assessments of existing infrastructure and services
• Document system dependencies and evaluate modernization priorities
• Develop prioritization frameworks based on mission impact, system lifecycle, cost, and user needs

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and external partners to design and validate solutions
• Communicate architectural decisions and trade-offs to technical and non-technical audiences
• Support alignment between development, security, and operations teams

Workflow & Environment Design

• Design modern development environments and workflows to improve usability and efficiency
• Support implementation of unified access solutions and scalable data architectures
• Enhance developer experience within secure and constrained environments

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (or additional experience in lieu of degree)
• Demonstrated experience in cloud architecture and systems engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS in production environments, including services such as: Compute and serverless technologies, Networking and DNS, API management, Monitoring and logging, Object storage solutions
• Experience leading infrastructure modernization efforts using incremental migration strategies
• Familiarity with cloud security and compliance processes (e.g., authorization and accreditation frameworks)
• Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, networking, and system integration
• Experience working with stakeholders to translate technical requirements into architectural solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect)
• Experience supporting secure or restricted computing environments
• Familiarity with development environments supporting cyber or network operations
• Experience with cloud cost optimization and resource management practices
• Background in developer platform engineering or internal tooling environments

Desired Attributes

• Strong service-oriented mindset focused on enabling mission success
• Ability to balance long-term architectural vision with immediate operational needs
• Effective collaboration and knowledge-sharing across teams
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Adaptability and problem-solving in complex, evolving environments

Benefits & Total Compensation

Compensation & Retirement

• Highly competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee referral bonus program (up to $10,000 per referral)
• 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with up to 10% profit-sharing contribution

Paid Time Off & Leave

• 25 days of paid time off annually
• PTO buy-back program
• 11 paid holidays annually (with flexible scheduling options)
• 3 additional paid site closure days per year
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave:
  • 8 weeks childbirth leave for birthing parent
  • 4 weeks bonding leave for all parents (birth or adoption)

Health & Insurance

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent care, limited purpose)
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Education & Professional Development

• Unlimited company-funded training courses and industry conferences
• Education assistance and continuing education support
• Up to 5 paid training days per year

Additional Benefits

• Company-provided apparel
• Regular company-sponsored events, including family-friendly gatherings and social events
• Annual holiday celebration

Benefits are subject to change based on contract and organizational policies.

Additional Information

• This position requires work to be performed on-site in a secure environment
• Candidates must maintain an active security clearance
• U.S. citizenship may be required based on contract requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.