Cloud Architect

About the role

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures—working alongside experts in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration to drive the next generation of airspace technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud assessments and define forward-looking architecture strategies for NAS modernization
• Provide technical leadership and governance across cloud adoption initiatives
• Design and guide implementation of hybrid and multi-cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, GovCloud)
• Develop strategies for application modernization and cloud migration
• Ensure alignment with FAA mission objectives, operational requirements, and federal compliance frameworks
• Collaborate across engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Drive adoption of secure-by-design principles, including Zero Trust Architecture
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for executive stakeholders
• You translate mission needs into actionable technical strategies
• You balance innovation with operational risk and compliance
• You communicate complex ideas clearly to both technical and executive audiences
• You thrive in high-stakes, regulated environments and know how to lead transformation at scale

Requirements

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance
• 15+ years of experience in cloud architecture, enterprise IT, or systems engineering
• Bachelor's degree is required (an additional 4 years of experience can be accepted in lieu of degree)
• Deep expertise in hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GovCloud) and cloud migration and application modernization strategies
• Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks (FedRAMP, RMF, NIST 800-53) and Zero Trust Architecture principles
• Experience supporting large-scale federal or DoD programs
• Background in mission-critical or safety-critical systems
• ITIL certification and experience integrating cloud into IT service management (ITSM)
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional engineering teams
• Experience with FAA or National Airspace System (NAS) programs
• Familiarity with teal-time systems and low-latency architecture and edge computing in operational environments
• Background in network architecture (SD-WAN, secure transport) and AI Ops and observability platforms

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Experience with FAA or National Airspace System (NAS) programs
• Familiarity with teal-time systems and low-latency architecture and edge computing in operational environments
• Experience with network architecture (SD-WAN, secure transport) and AI Ops and observability platforms

Skills

• Strong technical skills in cloud architecture, enterprise IT, or systems engineering
• Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GovCloud)
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks (FedRAMP, RMF, NIST 800-53)
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture principles
• Experience supporting large-scale federal or DoD programs
• Experience with mission-critical or safety-critical systems
• Experience with ITIL certification and integrating cloud into IT service management (ITSM)
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams
• Experience with FAA or National Airspace System (NAS) programs
• Experience with teal-time systems and low-latency architecture and edge computing in operational environments
• Experience with network architecture (SD-WAN, secure transport) and AI Ops and observability platforms

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Health and wellness benefits
• Employee recognition program

Pay

• $175,000 - $200,000 annually

Schedule

• Full-time