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

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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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