Cloud Architect - AWS, Azure, GCP

NTT DATA - Bethesda, MD

Full-time - Senior

Bethesda, MD

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Cloud Architect - AWS, Azure, GCP position at NTT DATA involves overseeing the architecture and implementation of cloud support services for a federal scientific research agency. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining a secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud environment that meets the agency's evolving research needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cloud technologies, security best practices, and IT service management frameworks, with a proven track record in leading cloud architecture initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of cloud solutions across multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive cloud architecture roadmap.
• Define and enforce architectural standards and guidelines for cloud deployments.
• Oversee the migration of existing applications and workloads to the cloud.
• Ensure the security and compliance of cloud environments, adhering to relevant regulations and standards.
• Implement and manage security solutions, including IAM, network security, data encryption, and vulnerability management.
• Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate risks.
• Stay abreast of security threats and vulnerabilities in the cloud landscape.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations and management of cloud environments.
• Implement and maintain monitoring and alerting systems.
• Develop and document operational procedures and best practices for cloud services.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization and cost management strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of cloud engineers and architects.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud services.
• Identify opportunities to improve cloud architecture, security, and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 15 years of work experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in IT architecture, with at least five years focused on cloud architecture and implementation.
• Minimum 7 years' experience solutioning cloud technologies, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings.
• Minimum 5 years experience with cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks.
• Professional cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect).
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder.
• Must reside in the Washington, DC Area.

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• ITIL v4 Foundation certification.
• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working in a scientific research or academic environment.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with federal government contracting and procurement processes.