Cloud Architect

Koniag IT Systems LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Cloud Architect to support KITS and our government customer in Washington, DC. This is a hybrid opportunity, requires 3days onsite and 2days remote. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

We are looking for a highly qualified, experienced and self-motivated individual to perform the duties of a Cloud Architect (MS Azure) to support a federal client in Washington, DC.

The ideal Cloud Architect will lead our cloud strategy and implementation initiatives. This role will be responsible for designing and implementing secure, scalable cloud solutions while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and requirements

The Cloud Architect will serve as the technical lead for cloud initiatives, driving the adoption of cloud technologies and best practices. Primary responsibilities include :

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

Education and Experience :

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.

AWS experience will be considered

Experience with cloud migration and hybrid cloud architectures

Required Skills and Competencies :

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)

Desired Skills and Competencies :

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

Security Requirement :

• This position requires a Criminal background check.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military / veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com .

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