Cloud Architect - Mid/Senior -SBG REMOTE

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: SBG Corporate Office - Alexandria, VA 22314Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 SalaryJob Shift: DayJob Category: Information TechnologySBG Technology Solutions, Inc. (SBG), a DSS, Inc. company, offers Systems Engineering, Enterprise Modernization, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and IT Governance innovation to Federal and commercial clients nationwide. 

Overview

The Cloud Architect leads technical assessments and architecture designs to ensure application compatibility and readiness for deployment into DSS Health Cloud, a FedRAMP High authorized healthcare-focused platform hosted in an AWS Government enclave environment. This role supports Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and government applications through structured reviews, security validation, and onboarding planning.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be a US Citizen 

Must be able to pass a Federal background check

Must be determined suitable for federal employment

The Cloud Architect will:

Conducts architecture reviews to evaluate cloud readiness and scalability of applications targeted for onboarding to DSS Health Cloud

Evaluates application compatibility with AWS GovCloud environments and identifies technical gaps or remediation requirements

Defines cloud migration strategies and develops remediation roadmaps to bring applications into compliance with FedRAMP High requirements

Assesses and validates compliance with FedRAMP High architecture requirements, including security controls and configuration baselines

Provides interoperability guidance covering FHIR, HL7, and API integration standards relevant to healthcare application environments

Supports onboarding roadmap development in coordination with ISV teams, government stakeholders, and DSS Health Cloud operations personnel

Applies cloud-native application design principles and DevSecOps practices to technical review and assessment activities

Advises on multi-tenant architecture design and Zero Trust principles in the context of government cloud environments

Other Duties:

Performs other duties as assigned by management in support of SBG Technology Solutions contract objectives

Travel requirements: occasional travel as required by project needs (estimated up to 10% per year)

Security and Privacy Duties and Responsibilities:

Individuals working for SBG Technology Solutions, Inc, a DSS, Inc. will be subject to security and privacy requirements as explained in HIPAA, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53. Additionally, they are required to undergo specific FedRAMP training to ensure compliance with all associated controls and responsibilities in the day-to-day performance of their duties. Individuals working in departments that are considered to be in the high-risk category will be required to undergo advanced training based on their role and level of access. Individuals with access to modify data and the configuration baseline will require further training.

The preceding functions are examples of the work performed by employees assigned to this job classification.  Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and make a reasonable accommodation as needed. 
QualificationsRequired Skills:

Proficiency in AWS architecture, including design and management of government enclave environments

Demonstrated experience with cloud-native application design and DevSecOps practices

Knowledge of multi-tenant architecture and Zero Trust principles as applied in federal cloud environments

Familiarity with healthcare data integration standards, including FHIR, HL7, and API-based interoperability

Ability to assess technical compliance against FedRAMP High controls and documentation requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly convey technical findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Organized and capable of managing multiple concurrent assessments and deliverable

Preferred Skills:

Experience with container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, ECS) in a FedRAMP environment

Familiarity with DSS Health Cloud or similar healthcare-focused cloud platforms

Knowledge of VA or DoD health IT systems and standards

Education: 

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline

A combination of education and experience will be considered (2 years of relevant experience equivalent to 1 year in a degree program)

Desired:

Master's degree in a related technical field

Certification(s), Licenses:

Desired:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional

AWS Certified Security – Specialty

CompTIA Cloud+ or equivalent cloud certification

Years of experience in a similar role:

Required: 8+ years of cloud architecture experience, with demonstrated exposure to government or regulated cloud environments

Desired: 10+ years of cloud architecture experience, including direct FedRAMP engagement and healthcare IT integration

Compensation:

Salary at SBG Technology Solutions, Inc is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $130,000.00 to $160,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of DSS, Inc.’s total compensation package for employees.

Physical Demands:

Standing

5% per day

Sitting

90% per day

Walking

5% per day

Stooping

Minimal

Lifting

Up to 10 lbs. unassisted, several times a day (laptop, office equipment, office supplies, etc.)

Computer Work

85% per day

Telephone Work

15% per day

Reading

20% per day

Other, please specify

Travel unassisted up to ___% per year, via common carrier and/or personal automobile.

SBGTS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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