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Senior Cloud Architect-SME in Washington

Energy Jobline ZR, Olympia, Washington, United States

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Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide. We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers. Job Description LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Architect-SME. This role provides senior-level engineering and architectural expertise for the design, development, integration, and deployment of cloud-based systems within FAA enterprise environments. The candidate will apply advanced systems engineering principles and methodologies to architect, analyze, and evaluate technical solutions in support of FAA mission objectives. Serves as a subject matter expert in cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, hybrid systems integration, and network engineering. Provides technical leadership, oversight, and guidance to junior engineers and development teams. Interfaces with program stakeholders to ensure alignment of cloud solutions with enterprise standards, security requirements, and operational needs. Job Duties & Responsibilities

Leads the design and implementation of enterprise-scale cloud architectures across multiple service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP). Develops and maintains cloud strategy, governance, and architecture frameworks to support FAA mission systems. Defines and implements infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, and related automation tools. Provides systems engineering expertise in requirements analysis, architecture definition, and technical design reviews. Ensures all architectures are compliant with federal security policies, FAA standards, and NIST frameworks. Directs the integration of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins) into FAA development environments. Designs and manages enterprise network architectures, including IPv6 adoption, IP address allocation and management, and firewall policy implementation. Provides security engineering support, including configuration and integration of Palo Alto firewalls and network security appliances. Implements and optimizes observability and monitoring solutions such as Datadog to ensure availability, performance, and reliability of FAA systems. Performs system trade studies, risk assessments, and performance evaluations to inform decision-making. Implements cloud security, networking (IPv4/IPv6), firewall engineering (Palo Alto), and IP address allocation. Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline. Master\'s degree. A minimum of 10 years of systems engineering experience, with at least 5 years in cloud architecture or cloud engineering roles. Demonstrated expertise with at least one major cloud service provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Experience with automation and orchestration frameworks (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible). Proficiency in cloud security, networking (IPv4/IPv6), firewall engineering (Palo Alto), and IP address allocation. Experience implementing federal IT security compliance requirements (FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST). Experience with observability/monitoring platforms (Datadog, Splunk, Prometheus). Strong leadership and communication skills with demonstrated ability to engage both technical teams and executive stakeholders. FAA or federal systems engineering experience. Cloud architect certifications (AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Architect). Experience with container platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift). Advanced knowledge of network configuration and management, including IPv6 transition strategies. Work Requirements

Work location: Remote, US. Position is: Completely remote, Hybrid (in-person days per week). Work Hours: 9am-5pm Eastern Travel: 0% Physical requirements:

Extended Computer Use: Regular and prolonged periods of working at a computer terminal. Lifting and Carrying: Occasional lifting of equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds may be required during installations or maintenance. Mobility: Ability to move around the office environment to access computer hardware, networking equipment, and server rooms. Dexterity: Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate computer equipment, troubleshoot issues, and perform tasks requiring precision. Sitting/Standing: Both prolonged sitting and occasional standing may be required for troubleshooting and attending to system issues.

Background check: Must have ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. About LS Technologies

At LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, we\'re enhancing our nation\'s critical infrastructure by providing engineering, technical, and professional services to Federal Government agencies. The quality of our work, deep technical expertise, and genuine passion for public service sets us apart. As a growing organization we are expanding our benefits and communication with our employees, offering add-ons that speak to our growing employees\' needs. Join us in delivering high-quality solutions and shaping the future of safety and innovation for our government partners. EEO Commitment

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans. We invite applications from all interested parties. Requesting an Accommodation

LS Technologies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by LS Technologies and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with LS Technologies and have accommodation needs for a religious observance, please send us an email careersonly@lstechllc.com or speak with your recruiter. Compensation (Pay Bands)

Salary at LS Technologies is determined by education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, location, clearance level, and contract-specific requirements. Please note that salary information is a general guideline only. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full-time, 40 hour/week status. Part-time staff receive compensation at an hourly rate. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position and is just one component of LS Technologies total compensation package. About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We have 30,000 employees working together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by leading with science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition. Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities: LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs Job Posted by ApplicantPro If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process.

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