Akima · 6 hours ago
Cloud Architect/PM - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $132K/yr
10+ years expAkima is a federal lifecycle solutions contractor with a mission to support shareholder communities in Alaska. They are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to lead the design and delivery of a hybrid cloud solution, integrating VMware infrastructure with public cloud platforms while ensuring scalability, security, and high performance.
ConstructionConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyLogisticsManagement ConsultingSupply Chain ManagementTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Architecture Design & Planning – 30%
Lead the design of the hybrid cloud architecture, integrating VMware-based on-prem infrastructure with public cloud platforms. Define technical standards, deployment models, and scalability strategies
Infrastructure Implementation – 25%
Oversee the deployment and configuration of the infrastructure needed for complex applications and systems and ensure that it meets performance needs
Hybrid Cloud Integration & Connectivity – 20%
Design and implement secure, high-performance connectivity between on-premises VMware environments and cloud services. Address networking, identity, and data flow requirements
Security, Compliance & Governance – 15%
Ensure the architecture adheres to enterprise security policies and regulatory standards. Implement controls for access, encryption, monitoring, and compliance reporting
Stakeholder Collaboration & Documentation – 10%
Work closely with enterprise architects, application teams, infrastructure engineers, and business stakeholders. Document architecture decisions, integration patterns, and operational procedures
Qualification
Required
Must be a US Citizen able to pass a government background check in order to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
Minimum of 10 years of Engineering and Architecture Experience
Preferred
Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Designing and implementing enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure and services (preferred Experience: 5–7 years)
VMware Technologies (vSphere, NSX, vSAN) Designing and managing virtualized infrastructure to support application workloads in hybrid environments (preferred Experience: 4–6 years)
Hybrid Cloud Integration Building and managing seamless connectivity between on-premises VMware environments and public cloud platforms (preferred Experience: 4–6 years)
Security & Compliance in Hybrid Environments Implementing secure architectures and ensuring compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, or NIST (preferred Experience: 4–6 years)
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation Using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or PowerCLI to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration (preferred Experience: 3–5 years)
Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) Applying structured methodologies to align IT architecture with business strategy and governance (preferred Experience: 3–5 years)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company
Akima
Akima focuses on delivering services in the areas of logistics, IT, supply chain, systems engineering, construction and protective services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Jenkins
Group President
Michael Alvarado
Chief Growth Officer
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