Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Sr. Cloud Architect to collaborate with customers and lead a team in identifying the most effective solutions for various challenges. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud environments and a proven ability to design and implement large-scale distributed systems.
ResponsibilitiesSupport the Business Development team by writing white papers, conducting trade studies, participating in fast prototyping, and crafting technical responses for proposals and new program pursuits.Interface with customers to understand use cases and define requirements, design cloud-capable solutions, support system level testing, and deploy solutions in customer environments to fulfill mission objectives.Leverage existing domain experience to host solutions in cloud environments.Design large-scale distributed systems using microservices and containers.Create and maintain virtualized, containerized, and cloud-ready environments for software teams, including periodic updates to components and tools to stay current with latest revisions and security updates.Collaborate with security teams to help define and implement security controls.Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on cloud, microservices, and DevSecOps topics to lead teams in supporting enterprise solutions.Essential SkillsProficiency in AWS and Azure.Experience in containerization and Kubernetes.Knowledge of microservices and cloud integration.Report writing skills.Experience with RESTful web services.Proficiency in Docker.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of related experience.Experience leading teams to deliver enterprise solutions implementing RESTful Web Services, Microservices, and/or Cloud components.Experience leveraging Cloud Service Providers to host cloud-based solutions involving cloud computing, containers, VPC, Infrastructure as Code, and Security Groups.Experience designing scalable infrastructure and automated deployment in cloud environments using tools like Docker and Kubernetes.Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA public trust suitability.Work Environment
The role prefers onsite work but can accommodate remote work if necessary. Local candidates may have the opportunity for a hybrid work setup.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $120.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Herndon,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2025.
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Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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