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Cloud / AWS Senior System Architect

Cloud / AWS Senior System Architect

PLANIT GroupWashington, DC, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud / AWS Senior System Architect to lead enterprise system and cloud architecture efforts in support of a complex, mission-critical federal program. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in infrastructure design, DevOps, cloud technologies (especially AWS GovCloud), and enterprise-level integration-along with experience in IBM, Oracle, and agile development environments.

This position plays a pivotal role in designing secure, scalable, and reliable architectures that align with organizational goals and comply with federal IT and security standards.

What you will do :

  • Design and implement enterprise-wide architecture solutions across cloud, database, and infrastructure environments.
  • Develop architecture frameworks and models aligned with operational, technical, and informational requirements.
  • Lead the planning and design of complex, scalable infrastructure systems-including DevOps pipelines, servers, and databases.
  • Translate business and technical requirements into strategic architectural solutions and integration strategies.
  • Drive adoption of cloud-based platforms, including AWS GovCloud, ensuring security, scalability, and performance.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, analysts, engineers, and developers to define application and data architecture standards.
  • Manage technical evaluations of current systems and recommend improvements for performance and efficiency.
  • Ensure that architectural solutions conform to enterprise standards, project goals, and cybersecurity requirements.
  • Lead or participate in agile teams and DevOps processes, ensuring architectural alignment across development cycles.
  • Support the full lifecycle of IT systems : design, development, enhancement, maintenance, and modernization.
  • Provide documentation and technical guidance to cross-functional teams and government stakeholders.

Required Qualifications :

  • Minimum of 12 years with BS / BA; Additional 4 years of experience maybe accepted in lieu of the degree.
  • At least 12 years of experience supporting enterprise-level Information Technology systems.
  • Experience working with IBM, Oracle, and cloud-based products.
  • Certified AWS Solutions Architect
  • Experience managing cloud design and implementation, particularly in secure federal environments.
  • Demonstrated expertise in designing and managing highly available, business-critical systems.
  • Strong experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and AWS GovCloud environments.
  • Working knowledge of cybersecurity standards and secure architecture best practices.
  • Deep understanding of software development, testing, and release management lifecycles.
  • Familiarity with agile and Scrum environments and their impact on system architecture.
  • Ability to perform complex technical tasks and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Expert-level knowledge of current and emerging technologies in computer science and engineering.
  • Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
  • Must be a US Citizen
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