Senior App Solutions Cloud Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide comprehensive technical leadership and guidance for cloud computing implementation initiatives.

• Assist in the design, development, migration, foundational cloud services, and cloud adoption efforts for cloud-based solutions.

• Lead pilot projects for cloud initiatives and create architectural concepts and models tailored for federal government contexts.

• Facilitate the adoption of serverless cloud architecture in relation to DevSecOps and cloud integration.

• Promote automation via DevSecOps, USDA eAuth integration, and Azure Security Center.

• Assist in the intake of applications into the CIO portfolio.

• Strategically evaluate existing applications to identify support and service requirements in line with CIO standards.

• Conduct application rationalization processes.

• Formulate modernization strategies and technical roadmaps.

• Lead technical discussions with business stakeholders.

• Create architecture diagrams.

• Present solution recommendations addressing business challenges while adhering to USDA/FS IT standards and investments.

• Document new application requirements and estimate resource needs as directed.

• Suggest opportunities for CIO management to prevent duplication of systems, applications, and interfaces.

• Draft application support plans for the CIO, including architecture diagrams.

• Prepare resource support plans in collaboration with the Scrum Master or Project Manager, detailing resources, skills, duration, and sequencing.

• Present solution architecture to the architecture review board and/or CAB as required.

• Participate in weekly CIO meetings.

• Document architecture-related tasks in GitHub.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must have a Public Trust or be eligible to obtain one.

• AWS Cloud Architect certification is mandatory.

• Proven experience with the design, development, and migration of cloud-based solutions.

• Background in cloud computing within an architectural role.

• Familiarity with serverless cloud architecture and design is essential.

• Previous experience integrating with USDA data centers and environments is required.

• Experience with automation processes through DevSecOps.

• Knowledge of USDA eAuth integration is necessary.

• Proficiency with Azure Security Center is expected.

• Prior experience supporting projects for the U.S. Federal Government is advantageous.

• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is required.

• Exceptional communication abilities.

• Strong time management and decision-making skills.

• Basic organizational skills for tasks.

• Must successfully pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision benefits.

• 401K plan.

• Additional benefits may be available.

• Military-friendly employer.

• Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian roles are encouraged to apply.