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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Cloud Architect Specialist

McLean, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $170K/yr

2+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Cloud Architect Specialist to provide senior technical expertise in the architecture, design, implementation, security, and maintenance of cloud and on-premise computing platforms. This role involves developing cloud financial operations and ensuring that cloud systems and services are optimized, secure, and available, particularly in relation to artificial intelligence.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Architect, secure, implement, test, maintain, update, document, and troubleshoot cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure infrastructure and cloud platform services including those pertaining to AI

Develop architectural design patterns and set best-practices for building out enterprise-level cloud infrastructure and platform services for FCA that conform to federal and industry best practices (e.g., Microsoft landing zone architectures) for security, reliability, scalability, and performance. Includes hybrid architectures and cloud workload migration

Be responsible for developing and executing cloud financial operations (FinOps)

Develop automation standards and implement infrastructure and workload automation in FCA's cloud environment

Perform operational tasks for FCA's cloud platforms including day-to-day activities associated with operations and maintenance of FCA's cloud and hybrid environments

Review and apply government-wide FISMA requirements and NIST standards as they pertain to cloud and AI services and systems, and in accordance with FCA's security policies

Recommend cloud architecture implementation strategies to the CIO, the CPD associate director and other OIT staff

Develop and maintain documentation including design, configuration, and operating procedures for all assigned systems

Qualification

Cloud architectureMicrosoft AzureCloud securityInfrastructure automationCloud financial operationsHybrid architecturesCustomer serviceAttention to detailOral communicationProblem solving

Required

Must be a U.S. citizen

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

Resume and supporting documents (See How to Apply)

Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation

May be required to successfully complete a probationary or trial period

Submission of a financial disclosure report may be required

You may qualify at the VH-39 (GS-13) band level if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the VH-38 (GS-12) band in the Federal service

Specialized experience is defined as experience serving as a specialist in the areas related to the architecture, design, implementation, security, and maintenance of both cloud and on-premise computing platforms (e.g., Azure IaaS and PaaS services, infrastructure and application automation, Microsoft server endpoints) while implementing and providing technical support in the area of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 (M365)

You may qualify at the VH-40 (GS-14) band level if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the VH-39 (GS-13) band in the Federal service

Specialized experience is defined as experience serving as a technical expert in the areas related to the architecture, design, implementation, security, and maintenance of both cloud and on-premise computing platforms (e.g., Azure IaaS and PaaS services, infrastructure and application automation, Microsoft server endpoints) while designing, implementing, and providing technical support and recommendations in the area of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 (M365)

In addition to the specialized experience requirements listed above for each grade level, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social)

There is no substitution of education for experience at the VH-39 and VH-40 band levels