Cloud Architect

Steer Bridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.

At the core of Steer Bridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent;
we cultivate it
, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

We Are Hiring:
Cloud Solutions Architect! Are you passionate about designing secure, scalable cloud environments that power mission-critical systems? Steer Bridge Strategies, a Veteran-led small business, is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to join our growing team based at our headquarters in Tysons Corner (Vienna, VA). This is your opportunity to lead cloud transformation initiatives that modernize complex enterprise systems at scale.

At Steer Bridge, we are more than government contractors we are a high-impact team of Veterans and professionals solving meaningful problems with precision and purpose. Our projects span AI/ML, cloud architecture, and secure infrastructure design to support modernization efforts across critical industries. As a Cloud Solutions Architect, you will lead the design, deployment, and governance of secure, high-availability environments across AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
• Paid Time Off

• Design and implement cloud-native architectures using modern tools and platforms Leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools like Terraform or Cloud Formation
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP) and best practices Collaborate with Dev Ops, application, and security teams to integrate cloud solutions
• Lead cloud modernization and digital transformation efforts across enterprise platforms
• Conduct architecture reviews, cost optimization, and risk assessments
• Present detailed documentation, including architecture diagrams and deployment strategies
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and compliance trends

• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 12+ years of IT experience in cloud engineering and architecture
• Expertise in at least one major platform: AWS, Azure, or GCP Professional-level certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Ð Professional, Azure Architect Expert)
• Proficiency with Terraform, Cloud Formation, or similar IaC tools Deep understanding of cloud security, identity management, and compliance requirements
• Strong communication skills with the ability to brief both technical and business stakeholders
• Location:
  
  Must be local to the Washington, D.C. metro area and able to work on-site at our Vienna, VA office (5 days/week).