Sr. Cloud Architect

Description ActioNet has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Cloud Architect to join our interdisciplinary team to deliver the next generation of cloud-native data analytics and production systems for one of the nation’s leading public data sources. The Cloud Architect will play a key role in designing and building solutions that transform legacy on-premises systems into scalable, cost-optimized cloud-native architectures supporting dynamic automated data production pipelines, dissemination platforms, and web-based analytics dashboards. This role places a strong emphasis on architecting cost-efficient, high-performing AWS solutions , leveraging infrastructure-as-code (IaC) best practices and cloud financial management (FinOps) strategies. The position involves significant customer engagement to evaluate application architectures, optimize cloud spend, and ensure successful, efficient deployments. This role will be REMOTE. Key Responsibilities: Conduct cloud readiness assessments and create migration plans that prioritize cost-efficiency, right-sizing, and resource optimization for smooth transitions to AWS. Design and architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on AWS, utilizing cloud-native technologies and cost optimization strategies (e.g., auto-scaling, reserved instances, storage tiering). Support architecting and implementing large-scale cloud-native data processing ETL workloads using AWS services with a focus on performance efficiency and cost control . Provide SME recommendations for big data storage solutions, installations, and configurations while ensuring scalability and cost optimization . Support database analysis, architecture, design, development, administration, and capacity/storage planning for multi-terabyte scalable enterprise systems, with a focus on efficient resource utilization and cost management . Provide expertise and support for migrations from on-premises infrastructure to AWS, ensuring data integrity, minimal downtime, high availability, and optimized cloud spend . Provide guidance on best practices for cloud application design, deployment, and optimization, including cost governance , tagging strategies, and use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Engage with customers to gather requirements, analyze application architectures, and provide cost-conscious cloud migration and modernization strategies , collaborating closely with engineering teams for seamless deployments. Configure and implement CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, testing, and deployment in AWS, ensuring efficient resource usage and minimized operational costs . Continuously monitor, analyze, and optimize cloud environments for cost, performance, and scalability , leveraging AWS cost management tools (e.g., Cost Explorer, Budgets). Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies, cost optimization techniques, and industry trends to enhance service offerings. Lead and mentor team members in implementing cost-efficient cloud solutions , ensuring adherence to architectural and financial governance standards. Review security scans, accessibility audits, and performance testing to ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements while maintaining cost-effective remediation strategies . Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a strong focus on AWS services and cost optimization strategies . Ability to obtain a Public Trust security clearance - US Citizenship for Eligibility. Proven experience in designing and implementing cost-efficient cloud-native applications . Strong understanding of application migration strategies, including cost modeling and optimization approaches . Excellent knowledge of AWS services (S3, EMR, Glue, Lambda, AWS Step Functions, Athena, Redshift, SageMaker, QuickSight) and cost optimization best practices . Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures, with an emphasis on efficient resource utilization . Strong skills leveraging IaC to develop automated deployment and orchestration solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, and scripting tools, with a focus on cost control and repeatability . Experience with AWS cost management and monitoring tools (e.g., Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, Trusted Advisor) is highly desirable. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with customers and teams, including the ability to articulate cost-performance trade-offs . AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) is highly preferred. Experience supporting federal government organizations and missions is highly preferred. ActioNet is a CMMI-DEV Level 4, CMMI-SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDI-certified, woman-owned IT Solutions Provider with strong qualifications and expertise in Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security and IT Managed Services. With 26+ years of stellar past performance, ActioNet is the premier Trusted Innogrator! Core Capabilities: Advanced and Managed IT Services Agile Software Development DevSecOps Cybersecurity Health IT C4ISR & SIGINT Data Center Engineering & Operations Engineering & Installation Why ActioNet? At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do: Commitment to Employees: We are committed to making ActioNet a great place to work and continue to invest in our ActioNeters. Commitment to Customers: We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining Service Delivery Excellence. Commitment to Community: We are committed to giving back to our community, helping others, and making the world a better place for our next generation. ActioNet is proud to be named a Top Workplace for the thirteen year in a row (2014 - 2026). We have a 98% customer retention rate. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers, and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health, and well-being of our nation. What's in It For You? As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of an exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees, and communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy, and a desire to develop your skills, experience, and career. Are you ready to make a difference? ActioNet is an equal-opportunity employer and values inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet’s Benefits Program: Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Life and AD&D Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan Education and Professional Training Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection Paid Holidays: 11 per year Paid Time Off (PTO) Disability Insurance ActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. ********Direct Applicants, only. No Agencies, No third-party recruiters, please********