Cloud / AWS Senior System Architect

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 :