Akima
Overview
Cloud Architect - Secret Clearance Required at Akima. Position is contingent upon contract award. Suvi Global Services is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with Azure expertise to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and mission-aligned cloud infrastructure in a high-security federal environment. Responsibilities
Design, plan, and implement secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-based solutions primarily in Microsoft Azure to support government mission-critical workloads. Serve as the technical authority on cloud strategy, guiding modernization and migration of legacy systems into hybrid and cloud-native environments. Define cloud architecture standards and best practices for compute, storage, networking, identity, and security services within the Azure ecosystem. Support deployment and integration of SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS services in compliance with government cybersecurity and operational policies. Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application teams to ensure cloud solutions are secure, compliant, and meet performance and availability requirements. Develop and maintain cloud design documentation, implementation plans, and system diagrams to support architecture governance and change control processes. Evaluate and recommend emerging cloud technologies and tools to enhance performance, automation, and cost-effectiveness of IT services. Lead the development of cloud migration strategies, including rehosting, refactoring, and rearchitecting efforts for existing applications and infrastructure. Ensure cloud environments support high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies aligned with mission resilience goals. Provide Tier 3 escalation support and root cause analysis for cloud infrastructure incidents and performance issues. Maintain strong working knowledge of government cloud security requirements and support implementation of STIGs, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust architecture principles. Advise program leadership on technical feasibility, risk mitigation, and cost estimates for cloud initiatives and project proposals. Qualifications
Secret clearance. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Minimum 8 years of experience leading cloud architecture and migration projects, including significant experience with Microsoft Azure. Proficiency in Azure-native services. Active Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate certification AZ-104. Active Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification AZ-305. IAT level II. Desired Qualifications
Master's Degree. Deep understanding of infrastructure-as-code (e.g., ARM, Bicep, Terraform), cloud networking, identity management (AAD), and security controls. Job Details
Job ID: 2025-19474 Work Type: On-Site Location: Alexandria, VA Company: Suvi Global Services, an Akima company. Note: This job posting may include additional information and general statements about the company and its mission.
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Cloud Architect - Secret Clearance Required at Akima. Position is contingent upon contract award. Suvi Global Services is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with Azure expertise to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and mission-aligned cloud infrastructure in a high-security federal environment. Responsibilities
Design, plan, and implement secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-based solutions primarily in Microsoft Azure to support government mission-critical workloads. Serve as the technical authority on cloud strategy, guiding modernization and migration of legacy systems into hybrid and cloud-native environments. Define cloud architecture standards and best practices for compute, storage, networking, identity, and security services within the Azure ecosystem. Support deployment and integration of SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS services in compliance with government cybersecurity and operational policies. Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application teams to ensure cloud solutions are secure, compliant, and meet performance and availability requirements. Develop and maintain cloud design documentation, implementation plans, and system diagrams to support architecture governance and change control processes. Evaluate and recommend emerging cloud technologies and tools to enhance performance, automation, and cost-effectiveness of IT services. Lead the development of cloud migration strategies, including rehosting, refactoring, and rearchitecting efforts for existing applications and infrastructure. Ensure cloud environments support high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies aligned with mission resilience goals. Provide Tier 3 escalation support and root cause analysis for cloud infrastructure incidents and performance issues. Maintain strong working knowledge of government cloud security requirements and support implementation of STIGs, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust architecture principles. Advise program leadership on technical feasibility, risk mitigation, and cost estimates for cloud initiatives and project proposals. Qualifications
Secret clearance. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Minimum 8 years of experience leading cloud architecture and migration projects, including significant experience with Microsoft Azure. Proficiency in Azure-native services. Active Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate certification AZ-104. Active Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification AZ-305. IAT level II. Desired Qualifications
Master's Degree. Deep understanding of infrastructure-as-code (e.g., ARM, Bicep, Terraform), cloud networking, identity management (AAD), and security controls. Job Details
Job ID: 2025-19474 Work Type: On-Site Location: Alexandria, VA Company: Suvi Global Services, an Akima company. Note: This job posting may include additional information and general statements about the company and its mission.
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