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Senior Principal Cloud Technical Architect & Portfolio Owner
Senior Principal Cloud Technical Architect & Portfolio OwnerLCG, Inc. • Rockville, MD, United States
Senior Principal Cloud Technical Architect & Portfolio Owner

Senior Principal Cloud Technical Architect & Portfolio Owner

LCG, Inc. • Rockville, MD, United States
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Location : Rockville, MD

Work Type : Hybrid Work (Minimum 2 days Onsite - Could extend to more days because of Client meetings and Proposals)

Required Clearance : Ability to Obtain Public Trust

Job Title : Senior Principal Cloud Technical Architect & Portfolio Owner

Job Overview

LCG Inc. is seeking a Senior Principal Cloud Technical Architect & Portfolio Owner to lead the strategy, architecture, and delivery of cloud-centric solutions across a portfolio of federal IT programs. This role drives modernization initiatives, enterprise architecture standards, platform engineering, and cloud adoption across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.).

You will partner in a joint leadership model with the Director of Portfolio Management & IT Programs to guide technical direction, shape cloud roadmaps, and ensure secure, scalable, and cost-optimized solutions. This is a hands‑on, senior technical role requiring deep expertise in cloud design, modernization, automation, DevSecOps, and enterprise transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio-Focused Cloud Leadership

  • Serve as the technical authority for cloud solutions within your assigned portfolio, spanning modernization, platform architecture, automation, and application hosting.
  • Define multi‑cloud strategy, roadmaps, technical standards, and best practices aligned with agency missions.
  • Architect secure cloud systems that comply with FISMA, FedRAMP, TIC 3.0, and federal security baselines.
  • Guide cloud modernization efforts including containerization, microservices adoption, and infrastructure re‑platforming.

Innovation and Strategic Advisory

  • Design and prototype cloud‑native architectures integrating data platforms, microservices, APIs, and automation frameworks.
  • Lead proof‑of‑concepts (POCs) and pilot solutions demonstrating modernization value.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to develop CI / CD pipelines, infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC), and automated deployment environments.
  • Ensure cloud solutions include observability (logging, monitoring, tracing), performance optimization, and lifecycle management.
  • Troubleshoot production systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and operational excellence.
  • Cross‑Enterprise Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing

  • Partner with other architects to build reusable enterprise cloud frameworks, IaC templates, and standardized design patterns.
  • Conduct architecture review boards evaluating scalability, security, interoperability, and compliance.
  • Contribute to LCG's cloud modernization initiatives, including internal playbooks and reference architectures.
  • Share lessons learned to drive consistency and standardization across cloud programs.
  • Capture, Proposal, and Client Engagement

  • Lead cloud solution development for RFIs / RFPs—including architectures, white papers, cloud costing, and technical volumes.
  • Participate in client orals, representing LCG's cloud strategy and technical thought leadership.
  • Develop cost and resource estimates for cloud components in proposals and recompetes.
  • Ensure knowledge transfer, documentation, and transition support during program onboarding or handover.
  • Mentorship, Emblement, and Workforce Development

  • Mentor teams of cloud engineers, developers, and analysts on cloud best practices, DevSecOps, IaC, and modernization strategies.
  • Develop training roadmaps for staff upskilling in cloud modernization, container platforms, and security.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and operational excellence.
  • Governance, Compliance, and Documentation

  • Implement governance practices for architectural decisioning, cost management, security, and compliance.
  • Produce documentation covering cloud architectures, data flows, security controls, and engineering patterns.
  • Partner with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure all systems adhere to federal mandates and cloud security frameworks.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 12+ years in IT , with at least 7+ years in cloud architecture or enterprise modernization roles.
  • Proven experience designing, deploying, and scaling cloud solutions in regulated or federal environments.
  • Deep understanding of :

  • Cloud platforms : AWS, Azure, GCP (services across compute, storage, networking, identity, security, and integration)
  • Container and orchestration platforms : Kubernetes, ECS / EKS, AKS, GKE
  • DevSecOps & Automation : Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM / Bicep, CI / CD pipelines, GitOps tools
  • Data & application modernization : cloud‑native databases, analytical platforms, serverless architectures, migration frameworks
  • Networking & security : Zero Trust, IAM, encryption, segmentation, logging / monitoring
  • Strong foundation in governance, cost optimization, and secure cloud operations.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Preferred

  • Master's degree in Engineering, Cloud Architecture, Cybersecurity, or related discipline.
  • Experience working in federal contracting (HHS, NIH, DoD, etc.).
  • Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Professional , Azure Solutions Architect Expert , GCP Professional Cloud Architect , TOGAF , or similar.
  • Experience developing reusable cloud accelerators, reference architectures, templates, or modernization frameworks.
  • Compensation and Benefits

    The projected compensation range for this position is $190,000 to $240,000 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education / training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.

    LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.

    Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

    If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at hr@lcginc.com.

    Securing Your Data

    Beware of fraudulent job offers using LCG's name. LCG will never request payment‑related details or advancement of money during the application process. Legitimate communication will only come from lcginc.com or system@hirebridgemail.com emails, not free commercial services like Gmail or WhatsApp. If you receive suspicious emails asking for payment or personal information, contact us immediately at hr@lcginc.com.

    If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

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