- Company Name
- PEAK Technical Staffing USA
- Job Title
- Cloud Architect
- Job Description
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**Job title**: Cloud Architect
**Role Summary**: Design, deploy, and manage secure, scalable cloud solutions on AWS (Public Cloud & GovCloud) and Azure. Lead automation, DevOps practices, and multi‑account governance (Control Tower, stack sets). Ensure compliance with FedRAMP and other security standards in a federal environment.
**Expectations**:
- Deliver enterprise‑level cloud architectures that meet performance, reliability, and security requirements.
- Maintain oversight of multi‑region, multi‑account environments and enforce governance policies.
- Drive continuous improvement through automation, monitoring, and cost optimization.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Architect and implement scalable, fault‑tolerant cloud infrastructures using IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Configure and manage AWS GovCloud, Public Cloud accounts, and Azure subscriptions; set up Control Tower and stack sets.
- Build and maintain deployment pipelines (Packer, CI/CD) and automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle.
- Implement security controls (IAM, VPC, network segmentation, encryption) in line with FedRAMP requirements.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resources for cost efficiency.
- Document architecture designs, operational procedures, and compliance evidence.
**Required Skills**:
- 12+ years IT experience; 8+ years hands‑on cloud engineering (AWS and/or Azure).
- Deep knowledge of FedRAMP, secure deployment best practices, and federal IT compliance.
- Proficient in AWS GovCloud & Public Cloud multi‑region management; Azure experience optional.
- Expertise with AWS Control Tower, stack sets, and multi‑account governance.
- Strong foundation in Linux and Windows system administration and troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in IaC tools: Terraform, CloudFormation; image tooling: Packer.
- Scripting: PowerShell, Python; proficient with AWS CLI/Console (IAM, VPC, ELB, etc.).
**Required Education & Certifications**:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (mandatory); Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent is a plus.
- FedRAMP, CMMC, or other federal security certifications highly desirable.
Washington, United states
On site
Senior
11-12-2025