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SHC Federal is seeking a highly motivated Cloud / Systems Architect to support our client in the Defense Intelligence sector in Chantilly, VA. This position has the exciting opportunity to lead the redesign and migration of legacy systems to cloud-based environments, ensuring scalable and mission-critical solutions for long-term success. The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:
Requirements:
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, software engineering, or systems engineering
  • Hands-on technical background (development or systems) with expert understanding of how systems are built, integrated, and scaled
  • Progressive experience in enterprise level architecture, technical leadership, and design-focused roles
  • Experience designing solutions in an AWS environment, including supporting or contributing to system modernization and cloud migrations
  • Ability to work across both software and infrastructure teams
Desired:
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.), microservices, API design/integration, event-driven architectures, and deployment strategies (e.g., blue/green)
  • Experience modernizing legacy systems using phased approaches (e.g., Strangler Fig pattern)
  • Knowledge of database architecture
  • Exposure to AI/ML concepts and integrating AI across systems
Responsibilities:
  • Lead architecture design for migration of legacy VM-based systems to AWS
  • Define and guide overall system and cloud architecture, designing solutions that support scalability, performance, and reliability
  • Act as a technical bridge between software and infrastructure teams
  • Guide teams through modernizing existing systems into cloud-based environments
  • Provide technical direction, validate designs through prototyping or proof-of-concepts, and contribute to enterprise-level architecture decisions
  • Support integration of new capabilities, including AI-driven functionality across systems
The base pay range for this position is $200,000 - $230,000, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k)/retirement plan; and other benefits in accordance with applicable laws.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    IT Services and IT Consulting
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