Cloud Architect - Secret Clearance Required

Position is contingent upon contract award

Suvi Global Services is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with Azure expertise to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and mission-aligned cloud infrastructure. This role is critical to the modernization and transformation of the government's IT systems into hybrid and cloud-native environments. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge of Microsoft Azure and a strong understanding of government security and compliance requirements. Working closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams, the Cloud Architect will ensure that cloud solutions support operational performance, data protection, and resiliency. This position requires both strategic vision and hands-on expertise to drive innovation and continuity in a high-security federal environment. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

Design, plan, and implement secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-based solutions primarily in Microsoft Azure to support the government's mission-critical workloads.

Serve as the technical authority on cloud strategy, guiding the modernization and migration of legacy systems into hybrid and cloud-native environments.

Define cloud architecture standards and best practices for compute, storage, networking, identity, and security services within the Azure ecosystem.

Support the deployment and integration of SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS services in compliance with government cybersecurity and operational policies.

Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application teams to ensure cloud solutions are secure, compliant, and meet performance and availability requirements.

Develop and maintain cloud design documentation, implementation plans, and system diagrams to support architecture governance and change control processes.

Evaluate and recommend emerging cloud technologies and tools to enhance the performance, automation, and cost-effectiveness of IT services.

Lead the development of cloud migration strategies, including rehosting, refactoring, and rearchitecting efforts for existing applications and infrastructure.

Ensure cloud environments support high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies, aligned with mission resilience goals.

Provide Tier 3-level escalation support and root cause analysis for cloud infrastructure incidents and performance issues.

Maintain strong working knowledge of government cloud security requirements and support implementation of STIGs, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust architecture principles.

Advise program leadership on technical feasibility, risk mitigation, and cost estimates for cloud initiatives and project proposals.

Qualifications

Secret clearance.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Minimum 8 years of experience leading cloud architecture and migration projects, including significant experience with Microsoft Azure.

Proficiency in Azure-native services.

Active Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate certification AZ-104.

Active Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expect certification AZ-305.

IAT level II.

Desired qualifications :

Master's Degree.

Deep understanding of infrastructure-as-code (e.g., ARM, Bicep, Terraform), cloud networking, identity management (AAD), and security controls.

Job ID

2025-19474

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Suvi, an Akima company, is not just another federal mission services contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Suvi, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , Suvi provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , Suvi delivers subject matter experts, an agile management approach, and innovative technologies that accomplish customers' missions safely, securely, and efficiently.

As a Suvi employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).