Senior Cloud Architect

Job Description

Strategic ACI is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to lead the design, deployment, and configuration of secure cloud-based AI/ML Test & Evaluation (T&E) solutions supporting mission-critical national security programs. The Senior Cloud Architect provides technical leadership in developing scalable, resilient cloud infrastructure that enables Model T&E (MT&E), System T&E (ST&E), Human-Machine Team T&E (HMTT&E), and T&E-as-a-Service (T&EaaS) capabilities across NGA environments.

This role architects secure, high-availability cloud environments within the NGA C2E AWS infrastructure that support low-latency processing, scalable compute resources, and reliable delivery of AI/ML evaluation services. Working closely with cybersecurity personnel, the engineer ensures cloud infrastructure complies with security requirements, mitigates vulnerabilities, and maintains compliance across UNCLASSIFIED, SECRET, and TS/SCI environments. By delivering secure, resilient, and scalable cloud solutions, the Senior Cloud Architect enables uninterrupted T&E operations and the timely delivery of evaluation tools, reports, and contract deliverables.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, deployment, and configuration of secure cloud infrastructure supporting AI/ML Test & Evaluation environments.
• Architect scalable, highly available, and low-latency solutions within the NGA C2E AWS cloud environment.
• Develop and implement cloud architectures that support automated T&E workflows, evaluation services, and mission applications.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers to implement secure cloud solutions that comply with security policies, RMF requirements, and organizational standards.
• Design infrastructure that supports operations across UNCLASSIFIED, SECRET, and TS/SCI environments.
• Implement cloud resiliency, redundancy, monitoring, and disaster recovery capabilities that ensure continuous T&E operations.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency to support evolving mission requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to software, platform, and DevSecOps engineers supporting cloud infrastructure development.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and deployment issues while implementing long-term architectural improvements.
• Develop technical documentation supporting cloud architecture, deployment procedures, infrastructure standards, and operational best practices.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to pass a CI polygraph within 30 days.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related STEM field (or additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree).
• 8+ years of experience designing, developing, or deploying enterprise cloud infrastructure and software solutions.
• Extensive experience designing cloud architectures using AWS or comparable enterprise cloud platforms.
• Experience deploying and managing secure cloud environments supporting mission-critical applications.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar technologies.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience collaborating with cybersecurity teams to implement secure cloud architectures and maintain compliance.
• Strong understanding of high-availability architectures, cloud networking, load balancing, and performance optimization.
• Excellent technical leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within Agile and DevSecOps software development environments.

Desired:

• Experience supporting DoD, NGA, or Intelligence Community cloud modernization initiatives.
• Experience supporting AI/ML operational environments, MLOps platforms, or AI/ML Test & Evaluation infrastructure.
• Familiarity with C2E AWS cloud services and classified cloud computing environments.
• Experience supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF), Authority to Operate (ATO), and continuous monitoring activities.
• Experience designing cloud solutions across multiple security domains, including UNCLASSIFIED, SECRET, and TS/SCI environments.
• AWS Professional, Kubernetes, Security, or comparable cloud certifications.
• Experience supporting GEOINT systems, enterprise analytics platforms, or mission-focused AI/ML capabilities.

About Strategic Alliance Consulting, Inc



Strategic Alliance Consulting Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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Why choose a career with Strategic ACI?



Strategic Alliance Consulting, Inc. believes that our greatest asset is our employees. Our goal is not to meet our staff's expectations, but to exceed them. Competitive salaries, work-life balance, industry leading benefits packages, and family first values are at the core of Strategic ACI's culture.



We're proud the be selected as a 2020 Best Places to Work in the Greater Washington Area by the Washington Business Journal (WBJ), as well as being 1 of 19 Virginia based companies to be awarded the prestigious HIRE Vets Gold Medallion by the Department of Labor for our commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development.



Your Strategic ACI Total Rewards Compensation Package includes:

• Competitive salary


• 100% benefits paid (Includes; health, dental, and vision plan premiums) for all full time employees and their families


• 401k with 5% match vested at day one!


• Profit sharing commensurate with company growth


• PTO - 3 weeks and 3 days per year


• 11 Company Paid Holidays (aligned with Federal Government)


• Long term/Short term disability


• 1.5x salary life insurance


• $100 per month cell phone allowance


• $6000 cash in lieu of benefits per year if employee is insured elsewhere


• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year for college or professional certifications


• Casual dress code, company lunches, flexible schedules, employee phone plan discounts