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We are currently seeking a Cloud Architect - AWS, Azure, GCP to join our team in Bethesda, Maryland (US-MD), United States (US).

NTT DATA is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Cloud Architect to oversee the architecture and implementation of all cloud support services for a federal scientific research agency. This role will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining a secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud environment that meets the agency's evolving research needs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of cloud technologies, security best practices, and IT service management frameworks, with a proven track record of successfully leading cloud architecture initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of cloud solutions, including infrastructure, applications, and services, across multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive cloud architecture roadmap, ensuring alignment with agency requirements, industry best practices, and security standards.

• Define and enforce architectural standards and guidelines for cloud deployments.

• Oversee the migration of existing applications and workloads to the cloud, leveraging appropriate modernization strategies and tools.

• Ensure the security and compliance of cloud environments, adhering to relevant regulations and standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST).

• Implement and manage security solutions, including identity and access management (IAM), network security, data encryption, and vulnerability management.

• Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate risks.

• Stay abreast of security threats and vulnerabilities in the cloud landscape.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and management of cloud environments, ensuring availability, performance, and reliability.

• Implement and maintain monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and address issues.

• Develop and document operational procedures and best practices for cloud services.

• Optimize cloud resource utilization and cost management strategies.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of cloud engineers and architects.

• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and best practice adoption.

• Collaborate with other teams, including security, networking, and applications, to ensure seamless integration of cloud services.

• Identify opportunities to improve cloud architecture, security, and operational efficiency.

• Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and tools to enhance the agency's research capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• 15 years of experience in IT, with at least five years focused on cloud architecture and implementation.

• 7 years’ experience solutioning cloud technologies, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings.

• 5 years' experience with cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks.

• 5 years' experience supporting US Federal Government clients

• Professional cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect).

• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

• Must currenty reside in the Washington, DC Area

Preferred:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• ITIL v4 Foundation certification

• Master's degree in a relevant field.

• Experience working in a scientific research or academic environment.

• Experience with Agile methodologies.

• Familiarity with federal government contracting and procurement processes.