Koniag Government Services · 1 day ago
Cloud Architect
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expKoniag Government Services is seeking a Cloud Architect to support their government customer in Washington, DC. This role involves leading cloud strategy and implementation initiatives, designing secure and scalable cloud solutions, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
EnterpriseGovernmentProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Design and implement cloud architectures leveraging Microsoft Azure
Develop cloud migration strategies and roadmaps
Lead cloud transformation projects and initiatives
Design hybrid cloud solutions integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud services
Implement secure cloud environments meeting compliance requirements
Establish cloud governance frameworks and policies
Optimize cloud resource utilization and costs
Design cloud-based disaster recovery and business continuity solutions
Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) templates for automated deployments
Implement identity and access management solutions for cloud environments
Architect secure networking solutions for cloud connectivity
Evaluate and recommend cloud services and technologies
Provide technical leadership and guidance to IT teams on cloud best practices
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure secure cloud implementations
Create architectural documentation and diagrams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
8+ years' experience in IT infrastructure or systems engineering
5+ years' experience designing and implementing cloud solutions
3+ years' experience with Microsoft Azure
Expert knowledge of cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment models
Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure and/or AWS services and architectures
Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation)
Knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks
Understanding of network design for cloud environments
Experience with identity and access management in cloud environments
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Cloud certification (Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, or equivalent)
Base-level security certification (Security+, CISSP, or equivalent)
This position requires a Criminal background check
Preferred
Experience in government IT environments
Multiple cloud platform certifications
Knowledge of FedRAMP compliance requirements
Experience with cloud cost optimization techniques
Background in enterprise architecture frameworks
Understanding of data protection and privacy regulations
Experience with cloud automation and orchestration tools
Knowledge of serverless architectures and technologies
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
401K with company matching
Flexible spending accounts
Paid holidays
Three weeks paid time off
Company
Koniag Government Services
Koniag Government Services is a Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government.
1001-5000 employees
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Kevin Wideman
Chief Executive Officer
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SVP Business Development Lifecycle
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