Senior Cloud Architect/Engineer | Req#4340

Rockville, Maryland


Description

The Senior Cloud Architect/Engineer is responsible for designing and validating enterprise cloud architecture solutions supporting modernization initiatives, ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant integration of cloud services with on-premises infrastructure
Location: Rockville, MD
Salary:  155,00-183,000
Clearance:  Secret or L Clearance
 
 

Responsibilities:

• Design enterprise cloud architecture frameworks integrating on-premises VMware environments, network infrastructure, identity services, Microsoft 365 platforms, and cloud-native services ensuring secure hybrid connectivity and alignment with cloud strategy objectives
• Define cloud reference architectures, configuration standards, identity integration models, network segmentation strategies, and security control baselines consistent with applicable cybersecurity requirements and enterprise technical guidelines
• Validate architecture compliance prior to implementation ensuring monitoring integration, SIEM log ingestion, backup alignment, and disaster recovery strategies are incorporated into design
• Provide architectural review and technical advisement to executive leadership regarding modernization planning, migration sequencing, risk mitigation strategies, and performance optimization approaches
• Evaluate infrastructure modernization proposals ensuring cost efficiency, scalability, and alignment with enterprise governance frameworks including oversight processes
• Produce architecture diagrams, technical standards documentation, design review artifacts, and review documents
• Participate in Change Advisory Board processes reviewing cloud design modifications and ensuring architectural consistency across support areas
• Enforce quality standards including secure design validation, scalability assessments, integration testing completeness, and measurable performance stability following implementation

 Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree; 8+ years relevant experience; design and govern implementation of enterprise cloud architecture solutions; define technical standards; evaluate and validate cloud infrastructure designs; ensure alignment with enterprise requirements; collaborate with engineering teams to implement scalable cloud environments.
Master’s Degree with 6+ years or Associate’s Degree with 10+ years of relevant experience may be substituted.
• Experience designing hybrid cloud architectures integrating on-premise infrastructure with cloud services
• Knowledge of enterprise identity federation, network segmentation, and secure connectivity models
• Experience defining cloud architecture standards, reference models, and governance frameworks
• Familiarity with integrating monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery strategies into cloud architecture designs
• Experience presenting architecture designs and modernization roadmaps to executive stakeholders
• Preferred Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert; AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Clearance:
SECRET or L Clearance
 

 

ActioNet is a CMMI-DEV Level 4, CMMI-SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDI-certified, woman-owned IT Solutions Provider with strong qualifications and expertise in Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security and IT Managed Services.   With 25+ years of stellar past performance, ActioNet is the premier Trusted Innogrator! 

Core Capabilities: 

  • Advanced and Managed IT Services 
  • Agile Software Development 
  • DevSecOps 
  • Cybersecurity 
  • Health IT 
  • C4ISR & SIGINT 
  • Data Center Engineering & Operations 
  • Engineering & Installation 

Why ActioNet? 

At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do: 

  • Commitment to Employees: We are committed to making ActioNet a great place to work and continue to invest in our ActioNeters. 
  • Commitment to Customers: We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining Service Delivery Excellence. 
  • Commitment to Community: We are committed to giving back to our community, helping others, and making the world a better place for our next generation. 

ActioNet is proud to be named a Top Workplace for the eleventh year in a row (2014 - 2024). We have a 98% customer retention rate. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers, and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health, and well-being of our nation. 

 

What's in It For You? 

As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of an exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees, and communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy, and a desire to develop your skills, experience, and career. Are you ready to make a difference? 

ActioNet is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  

 

Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet’s Benefits Program: 

  • Medical Insurance 
  • Vision Insurance 
  • Dental Insurance 
  • Life and AD&D Insurance 
  • 401(k) Savings Plan 
  • Education and Professional Training 
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
  • Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs 
  • Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection 
  • Paid Holidays: 11 per year 
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) 
  • Disability Insurance 

ActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

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