Senior Cloud Architect

Program Overview

SAIC is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to support a large-scale federal cloud services program delivering enterprise-wide IT infrastructure modernization and managed services. This program encompasses multiple service level agreements supporting mission-critical federal systems with emphasis on multi-cloud integration, infrastructure optimization, and operational excellence.

The Cloud Architect will serve as a technical leader responsible for designing and implementing enterprise cloud architectures across multiple cloud service provider environments. This role requires deep expertise in multi-cloud integration, cloud-native design patterns, and federal compliance frameworks. The architect will drive technical excellence through innovative approaches to cloud optimization, migration execution, and operational performance while ensuring alignment with federal agency strategic objectives.

• Design scalable, secure, and cost-optimized architectures spanning multiple cloud service providers
• Develop cloud-native and hybrid architecture patterns supporting large-scale federal enterprise systems
• Create reference architectures for infrastructure-as-code (IaC) deployment using industry-standard tools
• Establish architectural governance frameworks ensuring consistency across multiple service level agreements
• Design integration patterns for federal enterprise toolsets and monitoring platforms

• Ensure all architectures meet FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST 800-53 requirements
• Design security architectures incorporating zero-trust principles and continuous monitoring
• Architect solutions supporting federal cybersecurity program requirements
• Develop authorization acceleration strategies leveraging inherited controls and automation
• Design architectures supporting continuous diagnostics and monitoring capabilities

• Architect cloud migration approaches using proven methodologies and best practices
• Design migration maturity models from lift-and-shift through cloud-native transformation
• Develop automated discovery, assessment, and migration tooling architectures
• Create architectural patterns supporting multiple migration strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor, repurchase, retire, retain)
• Design rollback and resilience patterns minimizing migration risk

• Architect frameworks driving cost optimization and operational efficiency
• Design monitoring and observability architectures addressing operational challenges
• Develop automated optimization frameworks for compute, storage, and network resources
• Create architectures supporting real-time visibility and cost management
• Design performance monitoring architectures ensuring service quality

• Architect solutions leveraging federal agency cloud frameworks and standards
• Design automation frameworks achieving measurable operational improvements
• Develop integration patterns for containerization and serverless computing
• Create architectural approaches for Dev Sec Ops  and CI/CD pipeline implementation
• Design solutions incorporating emerging technologies where appropriate

• Present architectural designs to federal agency IT leadership and technical stakeholders
• Collaborate with customer strategy working groups on technical requirements
• Develop architectural artifacts for customer presentations and technical exchanges
• Provide technical mentorship to development and operations teams
• Participate in technical exchange meetings with federal stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred) and 17 years of experience.
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification required
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification required
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification required
• Security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent) strongly preferred

• 10+ years of enterprise IT architecture experience with 5+ years focused on cloud technologies
• Demonstrated expertise architecting solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
• Deep experience with federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53)
• Proven experience architecting large-scale cloud migrations (1000+ workloads preferred)
• Strong background in infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, Cloud Formation, or similar tools
• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, Open Shift, ECS, AKS, GKE)
• Expertise in Dev Sec Ops  practices and CI/CD pipeline architecture
• Knowledge of cloud cost optimization strategies and operational best practices

• Active federal government client experience required
• Understanding of federal acquisition regulations and contract performance
• Experience with federal authorization processes (ATO, FedRAMP)
• Familiarity with federal…