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.

• 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

• 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

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

Keywords: cloud architect, cloud administrator, AWS, Azure, DoD, RMF, NIST, IaC, Terraform, Cloud Formation, Dev Sec Ops , CI/CD, cloud security, Secret clearance, enterprise cloud, digital modernization