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MetaPhase · 19 hours ago

Cloud System Architect (TS required)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$190K/yr - $230K/yr

MetaPhase is a consulting company that focuses on mission-driven work and values authenticity and diversity. They are seeking an experienced Cloud System Architect to support a large-scale enterprise modernization initiative, guiding solution architecture and leading development teams.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and oversee implementation of scalable, secure microservices-based solutions in support of enterprise modernization efforts

Lead and mentor development teams, ensuring delivery quality, adherence to architectural standards, and alignment with program objectives

Implement robust security controls and best practices within microservices architectures, including identity management, data protection, and secure APIs

Engage with Government stakeholders, providing technical briefings, architectural presentations, and solution recommendations

Evaluate and integrate modern technologies in cloud computing, container orchestration, and distributed systems

Develop and maintain architectural artifacts, roadmaps, interface definitions, and technical documentation

Guide teams in the adoption of DevSecOps practices, automation, CI/CD, and cloud-native deployment models

Support planning and execution of complex modernization strategies involving legacy system transformation, data migration, and cloud scalability

Qualification

Cloud-native architectureMicroservices designAWS cloud environmentsC#JavaPythonDockerKubernetesDevSecOpsCommunicationTeam collaboration

Required

Active Top Secret Clearance

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Demonstrated experience architecting and implementing microservices at enterprise scale

Hands-on development experience with C#, Java, and Python

Expertise in containerization and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes

Proven experience designing, deploying, and operating solutions in AWS cloud environments

Extensive experience supporting large-scale software modernization programs

Strong understanding of microservices best practices, API design, distributed systems, and resiliency patterns

Ability to lead and collaborate with multi-disciplinary technical teams

Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior Government stakeholders

Preferred

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional

Experience implementing DevSecOps pipelines and cloud automation

Experience with event-driven architectures, service meshes, or zero-trust frameworks

Experience supporting Federal IT programs and navigating Government technical governance processes

Benefits

Generous PTO

Federal holidays

Parental leave

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)

401(k) with company match

FSA/HSA options

Commuter benefits

And much more

Company

MetaPhase

MetaPhase works at the intersection of business-to-IT partnerships—creating, deploying, and supporting practical solutions that serve as a force multiplier for government.

Founded in 2013