AWS Solution Architect

Description

You will join the Federal Civilian Division to support a large, global cloud and data center services program for the State Department's Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT).

You will design and deploy AWS cloud services across enterprise environments to advance the department's mission, objectives and goals.

The role mixes hands-on AWS depth with client leadership, solution shaping, operations oversight and mentoring.

The company is a global technology and professional services firm serving civilian, defense and intelligence agencies, with 26,000 staff across 50+ countries in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy Azure IaaS and PaaS services, virtual networks and similar components, including Azure-based AI solutions.
• Standardize and automate hybrid and multi-cloud deployments with infrastructure as code such as ARM/Bicep, Terraform or similar tools.
• Define the strategy for AWS Control Tower, governance, tagging, role-based access, policy enforcement, cost controls and operating standards.
• Help engineer platform services, including converged and cloud infrastructure, data protection, monitoring and security infrastructure.
• Support 24x7x365 cloud operations with the enterprise and site operations teams, serving as the escalation point for ITIL-aligned incident, problem and change work.
• Build monitoring for performance, health, consumption, scaling behavior and anomalies, and recommend cost optimizations and right-sizing.
• Lead cloud migrations, infrastructure improvements, workload tuning and resource lifecycle management using vendor and security framework guidance.
• Use automation and data analysis to keep cloud resources ready for operation and meeting uptime and reliability standards.
• Design AWS security controls and governance aligned with Zero Trust Architecture, NIST 800-53, the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework, AWS Foundational Security Best Practices, other frameworks, and customer or ATO requirements.
• Support FedRAMP, NIST RMF and FISMA controls, other applicable security frameworks, Zero Trust adoption and DOS cybersecurity directives.
• Design continuous monitoring, reporting and self-healing solutions using native tools, automation and AI.
• Work with DT service providers, engineering teams and stakeholders to improve service delivery, standardize cloud practice and streamline delivery.
• Write documentation, runbooks, diagrams, proposals and knowledge-transfer material for government staff and support contractors.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with AWS security, hybrid clouds, infrastructure as a service and scripting.
• 8+ years of related experience supporting enterprise IT systems, cloud services engineering or hybrid cloud environments.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, engineering or a related technical discipline.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional.
• Hands-on work with AWS IaaS and PaaS, virtual networks, routing, storage, compute, identity integrations, automation, PowerShell and Python scripting, monitoring and observability tools, hybrid and hyperconverged environments, and cloud security practice.
• Active Top Secret clearance.
• US citizenship required.
• Nice to have: Master's degree in information technology, computer science, engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Nice to have: 12+ years of relevant experience supporting enterprise IT systems, cloud services engineering or hybrid cloud environments.
• Nice to have: other AWS certifications such as DevOps Engineer, Generative AI Developer or Security, certifications from other cloud providers, VMware certifications, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or similar.
• Nice to have: demonstrated experience with CloudFinOps programs.

Conditions

Primary location is Washington, DC, with additional work locations in Newington, VA and Springfield, VA.

Hybrid work within the National Capital Region, with periodic travel to customer and data center sites.

Travel is less than 10% of the time.

Scheduled hours are 40 per week.

This is a contingent position with an expected start in Spring 2027.

The likely salary range is $162,037 to $219,227. Pay is set by experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements, and may fall outside this range.

No public trust or other clearance is required.

Hiring includes an identity verification process using biometrics and AI, and candidates must be on camera for virtual interviews.

Equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) with pre-tax and post-tax contributions up to IRS limits and a company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible, and paid vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance, provided or available.
• Comprehensive wellness packages and competitive pay.
• An AI-powered career tool that suggests career steps and learning, and an internal mobility team to help you reach your goals.
• An award-winning, innovation-focused culture that is military-friendly.