Cloud Architect

Job Summary:

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Sr. Cloud Architect to support a company focused on delivering excellence in Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research, Development & Engineering services. This position is on-site in Orlando, FL. The Sr. Cloud Architect / Administrator will design, optimize, and administer secure cloud environments across enterprise systems. This role directly supports mission‑critical DoD and Federal programs driving digital transformation and cloud modernization.

Responsibilities for the Sr. Cloud Architect include:

• Design and architect secure cloud environments across development, test, and production

• Support cloud migration, integration, and optimization of enterprise systems and data

• Administer cloud platforms including configurations, access controls, monitoring, and performance

• Ensure compliance with DoD, Army, and Federal cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, NIST, etc.)

• Develop and maintain cloud documentation, technical architectures, and standards while collaborating with engineering, cybersecurity, and program teams

Required Qualifications for the Sr. Cloud Architect include:

• 10+ years of experience designing, implementing, or administering cloud‑based systems in DoD, Federal, or large enterprise environments

• Hands-on experience with cloud architecture and administration (AWS, Azure, etc.), cloud migrations, IAM, monitoring, logging, and cloud security/compliance

• Experience supporting system integration, performance management, and enterprise‑level cloud operations

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field

• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance

Compensation for the Sr. Cloud Architect includes:

• Salary Range: $120,000-$130,000 depending on experience

• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law

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Keywords: cloud architect, cloud administrator, AWS, Azure, DoD, RMF, NIST, IaC, Terraform, CloudFormation, DevSecOps, CI/CD, cloud security, Secret clearance, enterprise cloud, digital modernization