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JOB TITLE: Sr Cloud Solution Architecture-CTJ-Top Secret/SCI
The Sr Cloud Solution Architecture-CTJ-Top Secret/SCI joins the Federal organization as a customer-facing technical advisor. This role involves leading strategic technical engagements, managing multi-workstream initiatives, and orchestrating across technical teams to align architecture with business outcomes. You will build and deploy secure, scalable cloud platforms, helping government customers modernize mission-critical systems and adopt AI responsibly. Key responsibilities include shaping cloud strategies, providing technical pre-sales support, and conducting proof of concepts. The position requires deep expertise in Azure workloads, including AI, data, applications, and infrastructure. Candidates must possess technical certifications in Cloud, such as Azure, AWS, or Google, and demonstrate proficiency in systems administration, network operations, and software development. This role solves complex digital transformation challenges within a high-security federal environment.
Lead strategic technical engagements and serve as a trusted advisor to technical and executive stakeholders.
Design and deploy secure, scalable cloud solutions across Azure workloads including AI, data, and infrastructure.
Drive projects from initial strategy through implementation and operationalization to meet business outcomes.
Orchestrate across multiple technical teams to align architecture with customer mission requirements.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear messaging for senior leaders and decision-makers.
Provide technical pre-sales support and proof of concepts to clarify opportunities for sales teams.
Identify and mitigate business and technical risks while applying governance principles to solution deployment.
Mentor team members by leading readiness activities and educating colleagues on technical and non-technical concepts.
What we're looking for
Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 8+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, IT consulting, systems administration, network operations, software development, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting.
Master's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 6+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting.
Equivalent experience to the degree and years of experience requirements.
4+ years of experience working in a customer-facing role.
Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security certifications).
Deep technical expertise across Azure workloads, including AI, data, applications, and infrastructure.
Cloud Solution Architecture
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