Cloud Architect - Expert Level

Mission Intel•Springfield, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Mission Intelligence Group as a Full-Time Cloud Architect - Expert Level and immerse yourself in an innovative environment in Springfield, VA. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape cutting-edge cloud solutions that drive our clients' success. By collaborating with a dedicated team, you will influence the strategic direction of our cloud infrastructure, ensuring high-quality deliverables that reflect our core value of greatness. Being onsite allows for immediate communication and a connected culture, fostering dynamic brainstorming sessions and collaborative problem-solving. You will work directly with forward-thinking professionals who are equally passionate about technology and customer focus. You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off. Take the next step in your career and become an integral part of a company dedicated to making impactful connections through advanced IT solutions. What would you do as a Cloud Architect - Expert Level As a key technical leader at Mission Intelligence Group, the Expert Cloud Architect plays a pivotal role in shaping the cloud strategy for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). This position involves overseeing the planning, design, and implementation of secure, scalable cloud architectures that align with NGA's mission and operational requirements. You will drive cloud transformation initiatives that foster a culture of successful cloud adoption, while also architecting innovative solutions that enhance the agency's capabilities. Your expertise will guide strategic cloud planning, ensuring that enterprise strategies are developed and refined for effective migration and optimization of cloud services. Additionally, you will provide mentorship and oversight to a diverse team of architects, ensuring that all projects adhere to NGA standards and best practices. This role promises to be both challenging and rewarding as you help lead NGA into the future of cloud-based solutions. Are you the Cloud Architect - Expert Level we're looking for? To excel as an Expert Cloud Architect at Mission Intelligence Group, candidates should possess a robust set of skills that are pivotal to driving cloud transformation initiatives for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities are essential for evaluating cloud service alternatives and architecting effective solutions. A deep understanding of cloud architecture principles and best practices is crucial, along with a keen ability to design secure and scalable frameworks that meet operational and mission requirements. Excellent leadership and communication skills will enable you to mentor a diverse team of Cloud Architects, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with established standards. Additionally, strategic thinking and adaptability are necessary to refine enterprise cloud strategies and guide the successful adoption and optimization of cloud solutions within NGA's evolving technical landscape. Your proactive approach and commitment to high-quality outcomes will be key drivers of success in this vital role.

Requirements

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program.
18 years of experience in cloud-based systems architecting is required and may be considered in lieu of degree.
One or more Cloud Certifications such as: Cloud Certified Solutions Architect AWS Certified Cisco Certified Networking Administrator – Cloud Cisco Certified Network Professional – Cloud IBM Certified Cloud Solution Architect MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure VMware Certified Professional (VCP7-CMA)
Experience with NGA TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly

Nice To Haves

Previous working experience in government or industry, within Cloud Architect profession.
Experience architecting solutions using structured and unstructured Big Data.
Experience architecting solutions using Automation, Augmentation and Artificial Intelligence
Experience architecting solutions using Model Based Systems Engineering.

Responsibilities

overseeing the planning, design, and implementation of secure, scalable cloud architectures that align with NGA's mission and operational requirements
drive cloud transformation initiatives that foster a culture of successful cloud adoption
architecting innovative solutions that enhance the agency's capabilities
guide strategic cloud planning, ensuring that enterprise strategies are developed and refined for effective migration and optimization of cloud services
provide mentorship and oversight to a diverse team of architects, ensuring that all projects adhere to NGA standards and best practices