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Senior Principal Cloud Technical Architect & Portfolio Owner
Senior Principal Cloud Technical Architect & Portfolio OwnerLCG • Rockville, Maryland, USA
Senior Principal Cloud Technical Architect & Portfolio Owner

Senior Principal Cloud Technical Architect & Portfolio Owner

LCG • Rockville, Maryland, USA
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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 LCGs 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 / RFPsincluding architectures white papers cloud costing and technical volumes.
  • Participate in client orals representing LCGs 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

  • Bachelors 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 :

  • Masters 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 $190000 to $240000 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 .

    Securing Your Data

    Beware of fraudulent job offers using LCGs name. LCG will never request payment-related details or advancement of money during the application process. Legitimate communication will only come from or emails not free commercial services like Gmail or WhatsApp. If you receive suspicious emails asking for payment or personal information contact us immediately at .

    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.

    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 LCGs 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 / RFPsincluding architectures white papers cloud costing and technical volumes.
  • Participate in client orals representing LCGs 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

  • Bachelors 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 :

  • Masters 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 $190000 to $240000 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 .

    Securing Your Data

    Beware of fraudulent job offers using LCGs name. LCG will never request payment-related details or advancement of money during the application process. Legitimate communication will only come from or emails not free commercial services like Gmail or WhatsApp. If you receive suspicious emails asking for payment or personal information contact us immediately at .

    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.

    Required Experience :

    Staff IC

    Key Skills

    Kubernetes,S3,Google Cloud Platform,Cassandra,System Architecture,Redshift,AWS,Cloud Architecture,NoSQL,UML,Kafka,Distributed Systems

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Yearly Salary Salary : 190000 - 240000

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