Cloud Architect

JCS SolutionsBethesda, Maryland, United StatesOnsite

Grow, innovate, and generate progress: Harness your expertise to solve challenges and celebrate success!

JCS is seeking a Cloud Architect to lead cloud initiatives for our client. Designs and implements enterprise-grade cloud architectures that meet business, security, and operational requirements. Leads cloud migration and modernization initiatives, including refactoring legacy applications. Collaborates with security, DevOps, and application development teams to enforce cloud best practices and governance policies. Defines and implements cloud architecture standards, patterns, and reference models. Evaluates new cloud technologies and services to determine suitability and strategic fit.

Provides technical leadership in architecture reviews, risk assessments, and cloud performance optimization. Develops and maintains documentation of cloud environments, blueprints, and operational workflows. Subject matter expert for complex troubleshooting and support escalations across cloud platforms. Drives cost optimization initiatives and monitor usage across multi-cloud environments. If you are interested in a challenge and a great working environment, apply today!

What’s in it for you:

Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.
Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.
Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.
A robust benefits package:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-and-long term disability
Paid time off (PTO)
401k retirement plan with employer match
Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program
And more!

What you will do:

8 years’ experience or more in the role of an IT enterprise architect.
8 years’ experience with developing/supporting the development of IT strategic system plans.
8 years’ experience with data modeling in support of the planning and analysis efforts using both manual and automated tools.
3 years’ experience with cloud technology and experience creating a cloud strategy (i.e., AWS, Azure).
Experience with developing enterprise-wide set of disciplines for the planning, analysis, design, and construction of information systems on an enterprise-wide basis or across a major sector of the enterprise.
Experience in leading reverse engineering exercises to develop migration strategic and planning documents is preferred.
Strong skills in the following key areas including strategic thinking, multi-tasking, time management, planning and executing to a defined schedule.

What you will bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Must have or be eligible to hold an HHS Public Trust
5+ years of hands-on experience architecting and implementing cloud-native solutions in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
Expertise in multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures.
Experience building CI/CD pipelines with tools like GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab.
Solid understanding of cloud security frameworks, including zero trust architecture, identity federation, and workload isolation.
Experience in developing cloud roadmaps and enterprise architecture frameworks.
Familiarity with cloud cost modeling, finops, and usage optimization tools.

How you will wow us:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Google Professional Cloud Architect
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or CKAD
TOGAF or other enterprise architecture certifications
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or CCSP

JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities. JCS has been certified as a Great Place to Work four years in a row and was awarded as Washington Post’s Top Places to Work for 2024.Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!

Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients
Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions
Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery
Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process
Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time!
Stewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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