Cloud Architect

Empower, Innovate, Impact!  At Team A-TEK, we EMPOWER people to drive INNOVATION that IMPACTS mission!

A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation by applying our deep domain expertise across the federal markets. Embracing our digital-first strategy, A-TEK provides enhanced capabilities in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our solutions are designed to modernize, automate, secure, protect, and enhance the operations of our federal clients, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Our work is fueled by a passion to serve our clients’ needs and to protect the safety and welfare of Americans. That passion shapes how we nurture our most valuable asset – Our Employees. A-TEK actively cultivates the talent that drives our success and fosters a creative, challenging, and mission-driven work environment for current and future employees.

A-TEK is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to serve as the lead technical architect supporting a federal project. The Cloud Architect will lead the assessment, design, documentation, and governance of complex cloud and hybrid enterprise environments while supporting systems engineering, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and technical modernization initiatives. The position serves as the senior technical advisor for cloud architecture, systems integration, and engineering activities supporting mission-critical systems. This position is on-site in Silver Spring, MD. Ability to obtain and retain a public trust clearance is a requirement for consideration. US Citizenship is required for consideration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cloud architecture assessments for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Cloud Data as a Service (CDaaS), environments.
• Develop and maintain cloud architecture diagrams, dependency maps, data flows, interface documentation, and security boundary documentation.
• Analyze existing ("As-Is") and future-state ("To-Be") enterprise architectures supporting modernization initiatives.
• Develop technical recommendations aligned with the Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF) and enterprise architecture best practices.
• Perform systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle in accordance with IEEE/ISO/IEC 15288.
• Support both Agile and traditional (Waterfall/V-Model) engineering efforts across multiple projects.
• Evaluate technical risks, maintain engineering risk registers, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Conduct technical assessments of cloud migration strategies, API integrations, system interfaces, and data pipelines.
• Collaborating with Government stakeholders, engineers, project managers, and technical leads supporting engineering governance.
• Support DevSecOps initiatives by integrating security, automated testing, and continuous validation into engineering workflows.
• Prepare technical documentation, architecture products, engineering analyses, and executive briefings.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams and mentor junior engineers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or other Engineering degree is required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise cloud solutions.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (or equivalent Azure/Google Cloud certification).
• Experience architecting solutions within AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience with enterprise systems engineering methodologies and lifecycle management.
• Experience supporting Federal cloud modernization initiatives.
• Experience with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), FedRAMP, and FIPS 199 security requirements.
• Experience producing architecture documentation and technical roadmaps.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Enterprise Architecture frameworks (FEAF, TOGAF, DoDAF).
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
• Experience using architecture modeling tools such as Sparx EA, Cameo, LeanIX, or similar.
• Experience with text-based architecture modeling tools (e.g., PlantUML, Mermaid, Structurizr DSL).
• Experience supporting DevSecOps, CI/CD, Kubernetes, containerization, and infrastructure automation.
• Experience supporting NOAA, Department of Commerce, or other Federal civilian agencies.

Desired Technical Skills

• AWS, Azure, Hybrid Cloud
• Kubernetes/OpenShift
• Docker
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• DevSecOps
• Git/GitLab/GitHub
• Jenkins or Azure DevOps
• NIST SP 800-53
• FedRAMP
• RMF
• Enterprise Architecture
• Systems Engineering
• API Architecture
• Data Integration
• Microservices
• Architecture Modeling

Compensation

Salary Range: $195,000 – $200,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; professional development opportunities.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on healthcare data processes that support critical regulatory functions. You will collaborate with dedicated professionals, work on meaningful projects, and contribute to improvements in public health systems.

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A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status.