Responsibilities Position OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to serve as a technical authority for enterprise cloud operations within classified (TS/SCI) environments. This role combines strategic architecture, hands-on engineering, and program leadership to deliver mission-critical cloud capabilities across federal agencies. The ideal candidate will lead Landing Zone design, drive ATO readiness, and architect secure cloud solutions in air-gapped and hybrid environments-coordinating across government stakeholders, national laboratories, and cloud service providers.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as Cloud Architect for TS/SCI classified enclaves, owning enterprise Landing Zone design, security posture, and operational readinessLead ATO gap analysis and remediation strategies, aligning cloud architecture to NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and agency-specific security controlsArchitect and oversee secure, air-gapped AWS environments, including hybrid connectivity, cross-domain solutions, and controlled data flowsDevelop and implement automated cyber monitoring, anomaly detection, and alerting tools for cloud infrastructure and network activityProvide technical leadership for AI/LLM initiatives within classified cloud environments, including secure deployment patterns, data governance, and model lifecycle managementDrive enterprise cloud optimization strategies to improve cost efficiency, operational performance, and mission deliveryArchitect backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions for large-scale, mission-critical data environmentsDevelop automation frameworks using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for provisioning, compliance enforcement, and operational efficiencyCoordinate across government agencies, national labs, CSP(s), and contractor teams as the primary technical authority and point of escalationSupportDevOpsandCI/CDpipelinedevelopmentformicroservicesarchitectures,including container orchestration and monitoringMentorandleadteamsofcloudengineers,fosteringtechnicalexcellenceandknowledgesharing Qualifications Required QualificationsMinimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D., 16 years with a HS diploma3 years of experience operating in classified, air-gapped, or disconnected cloud environmentsStrong knowledge of federal security frameworks including NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and ATO processesProficiency in Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, or equivalent)Experience with DevOps toolchains including Docker, Jenkins, GitHub, and CI/CD pipeline designProven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and coordinate with senior government stakeholdersStrong understanding of cloud security principles, including zero-trust architectures, encryption, and access managementBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)Active TS/SCI or Q/SCIPreferred QualificationsAWS Solutions Architect certification (Associate or Professional)Demonstrated expertise in AWS Landing Zone / Control Tower architecture and enterprise-scale multi-account strategiesHands-on experience with core AWS services: EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, EKS, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, RDS, and networking constructsPMP (Project Management Professional) certificationExperience supporting DOE, DOW, or IC agency missionsExpertise in AI/ML and LLM deployment within secure or classified environmentsExperience with big data and analytics platformsFamiliarity with container orchestration at scale in restricted environmentsBackground in enterprise cost optimization delivering measurable savingsExperience with cross-domain solutions and hybrid cloud networkingProficiency in Python for automation, scripting, and tooling developmentTrack record of leading teams of 5 engineers on complex cloud delivery programs