Cloud Architect (Top Secret Clearance Required)
Apply NowCompany: Improvix Technologies
Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
Job Title: Cloud Architect (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Location: Washington, DC (5 days onsite)
Clearance: Top Secret
Overview: We are seeking a skilled Cloud Architect to join our team at DOS ADD (Department of State, Office of Acquisition Management). The ideal candidate will provide thought leadership across AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms, driving cloud infrastructure and application improvements. This role involves leading DevOps practices, ensuring robust cloud solutions, and mentoring other engineers.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
At we understand the importance of secure and reliable IT solutions. To this end, our stellar track record highlights our consistent delivery of cost-effective, strongly-secure, and highly-integrated IT solutions that exceed customers' expectations and enhance the Government's technology landscape. We invite you to join our dynamic organization serving federal and corporate clients. Improvix Technologies offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to provide our employees with financial and health protection and advantages they deserve. Our benefits include 401K matching, life insurance, up to four weeks of paid annual leave, transit and training compensation, health, dental and vision benefits.
Improvix Technologies, Inc.is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, disability status or any other class protected by law. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
Location: Washington, DC (5 days onsite)
Clearance: Top Secret
Overview: We are seeking a skilled Cloud Architect to join our team at DOS ADD (Department of State, Office of Acquisition Management). The ideal candidate will provide thought leadership across AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms, driving cloud infrastructure and application improvements. This role involves leading DevOps practices, ensuring robust cloud solutions, and mentoring other engineers.
Responsibilities:
- Provide thought leadership in cloud architecture across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Architect and implement secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions.
- Lead DevOps initiatives, integrating automation and infrastructure as code (IaC) principles.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and roadmap for cloud services.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers in cloud technologies and DevOps practices.
- Perform cloud assessments and recommend improvements to optimize performance and cost-efficiency.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including diagrams, standards, and procedures.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Active Top Secret clearance.
- 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering.
- Proficiency in AWS, Azure, and GCP services with a strong understanding of their capabilities and limitations.
- Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation and infrastructure management.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse stakeholders.
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect are highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a federal government or DoD environment.
- Familiarity with security and compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53).
- Knowledge of container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
- Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and changing priorities.
At we understand the importance of secure and reliable IT solutions. To this end, our stellar track record highlights our consistent delivery of cost-effective, strongly-secure, and highly-integrated IT solutions that exceed customers' expectations and enhance the Government's technology landscape. We invite you to join our dynamic organization serving federal and corporate clients. Improvix Technologies offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to provide our employees with financial and health protection and advantages they deserve. Our benefits include 401K matching, life insurance, up to four weeks of paid annual leave, transit and training compensation, health, dental and vision benefits.
Improvix Technologies, Inc.is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, disability status or any other class protected by law. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.