Cloud Architect

Astor & Sanders

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States Hybrid permanent

Posted: December 19, 2025

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Job Description

Systems Integration & Developer (SID) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in Rockville, MD seeking a Cloud Architect. This is a full-time and hybrid position.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design and develop cloud architecture strategies to support scientific applications, large-scale data processing, and mission-aligned workflows.
• Lead the migration of legacy and modern systems to hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP).
• Architect secure, scalable, and resilient platforms optimized for research-to-operations (R2O) and high-throughput workloads.
• Collaborate with scientific development, DevOps, cybersecurity, and mission stakeholders to deliver end-to-end cloud solutions.
• Establish and enforce cloud governance, including cost controls, data compliance, and security best practices for scientific data systems.
• Develop and maintain architecture documentation, diagrams, and reusable patterns to support scalable, cloud-native modernization.
• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues, optimize performance, and implement automation for system reliability and observability.
• Stay informed on emerging cloud technologies and NOAA-relevant standards (e.g., cloud portability, FAIR data principles, etc.).

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT, with at least 2 years in a cloud architecture or engineering role.
• Proven experience with at least one major cloud provider (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure).
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) in support of automated, scalable deployments.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, identity management, and storage services in hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting or programming (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and orchestration.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps principles, particularly for data-driven or scientific systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional), Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, or OCI Architect Associate/Professional..
• Experience supporting scientific, research, or mission-critical applications in federal or environmental agencies.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for scalable application design.
• Familiarity with scientific data lifecycle challenges, including ingest, storage, processing, and dissemination.
• Experience integrating observability tools, cost management, and compliance into cloud-native environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.

Benefits:
Systems Integration & Development (SID) offers a unique, stimulating and challenging environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. Systems Integration & Development (SID) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Some of our competitive benefits include

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and all Federal Holidays off
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Pre-Tax Benefit Programs
• Wellness and Work-Life Support
• Professional Development
• Performance and Referral Bonuses
• Life and Disability Insurance

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