Cloud Architect

Cloud Architect Job Number : 32214 Location : Linthicum Heights, MD Job Description : Job Title: Cloud Architect Location: Linthicum Heights, MD Minimum Requirements:Clearance Requirement: Minimum active Secret Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience, or Master's Degree and 10+ years of experience, or 7 years with PhD. A degree in one of the following fields is highly desired: Information Technology, Data Science, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Software Engineering. However, 4 years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree. Certification Requirements (One active certification from each category, must include a copy of the certifications with the candidate submittal): CCSP, CASP+, CISSP, or computing environment certificate equivalent to IAM Level III or IASAE Level II. Proficiency in cloud architecture design, including networking, scalability, and security of cloud-based solutions. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). Preferably Azure. Knowledge of cloud-native technologies and tools such as containerization, Kubernetes, and serverless computing. Knowledge of cloud infrastructure including virtualization, storage, networking, and load balancing. Understanding of cloud security best practices including encryption, micro segmentation, and least privilege. Familiarity with cloud management and Infrastructure/Configuration as code tools like Terraform and Ansible. Experience with DevSecOps methodologies and continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices. Awareness of Microservice and Service Oriented Architecture patterns. Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban). Experience with cloud observability toolsets. Understanding of version control systems (Git) and their integration into CI tools (Gitlab CI). Basic understanding of Linux administration and programming (Java, Python, C#). Experience with identity and access management (IAM) solutions (Azure Entra ID, AWS IAM, Keycloak). Duties and Responsibilities:This is a surge support effort through the end of April 2026 (potentially longer) Cloud Architects are required to any agency setting up cloud infrastructures. They are needed to manage the architecture of an organization's cloud environment to ensure the scalability, agility, optimization, security, integration, compliance, and interoperability of cloud deployed capabilities. They bring expertise in designing and deploying cloud-based solutions more efficiently and effectively. This position would be responsible for analyzing the requirements of a federal agency's applications and capabilities being built to provide an underlying foundation within the cloud to properly host and support those services. The Cloud Architect would work with other Cloud Engineers and Cloud Security personnel to properly define the cloud infrastructure, networking, and deployment of agency systems. Summary: Allyon is a certified woman-owned small business dedicated to empowering cleared IT professionals to reach their career goals and building high-performance teams for our federal government clients nationwide. With over 15 years of experience supporting the federal government, we've proudly helped professionals like you achieve their career goals across all areas of IT. Apply today and become part of our mission to support the nation's most critical technology, infrastructure, and cybersecurity initiatives. Together, we can drive innovation and make a difference where it matters most! What we Offer:Competitive pay and benefits 401k eligibility after 6 months, including company match Allyon, Inc. is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer and terms of employment are without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Allyon, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Created: 2026-03-04