Cloud Architect

Position Summary

Global C2 Integration Technologies (GC2IT) is seeking a Cloud Architect to support the design, implementation, and sustainment of secure hybrid cloud infrastructures supporting mission-critical operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AWS and hybrid cloud reference architectures.
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and related technologies.
• Define deployment strategies for multi-account and multi-environment cloud architectures.
• Establish secure cloud governance, account structures, tagging policies, and cost management practices.
• Support VMware/vSphere-based virtualized environments.
• Develop resilient architectures supporting disaster recovery and continuity operations.
• Support CI/CD integration for infrastructure deployments.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement secure-by-design cloud architectures.
• Produce logical and physical architecture diagrams and as-built documentation.
• Collaborate with application, network, and operations teams to standardize deployment processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of cloud architecture or infrastructure engineering experience.
• Strong AWS architecture and cloud engineering experience.
• Strong Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code experience.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud and virtualized environments.
• Experience with secure networking, IAM, logging, and cloud governance.
• Ability to translate operational requirements into scalable cloud solutions.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Valid passport or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.

Qualifications

• AWS Solutions Architect certification preferred.
• Experience with Ansible, Packer, or GitOps workflows.
• Experience with VMware/vSphere operations.
• Experience implementing enterprise monitoring and observability solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud cost optimization and governance strategies.