Lead Cloud Architect - Data Center & Cloud Engineering (Remote)
GovCIO is seeking an experienced Lead Cloud Architect with deep expertise in cloud and data center engineering to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Information Technology (OIT). In this role, you will provide technical leadership across hybrid infrastructure environments, collaborating with senior OIT partners, architects, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to design, modernize, and optimize secure, scalable, and resilient cloud and data center solutions.
This position is fully remote, located in the United States.
Responsibilities
Develop a deep understanding of VA enterprise infrastructure, including cloud platforms, on-premises data centers, and modernization initiatives
Lead the design and implementation of hybrid cloud and data center architectures, ensuring alignment with VA strategic objectives
Create and maintain architecture artifacts, engineering standards, technical guidance, and design documentation
Conduct design reviews and provide technical validation for infrastructure and cloud solutions
Drive infrastructure modernization initiatives, including hardware/software refresh, migration, and transformation strategies
Support execution of multi-year modernization roadmaps and platform decommissioning efforts
Perform and oversee advanced engineering analysis, including infrastructure performance modeling and optimization assessments
Lead capacity planning, resource allocation, and performance monitoring to ensure efficient and scalable operations
Architect integrated solutions across on-premises systems and cloud environments, ensuring high availability, resilience, and performance
Ensure all architectures meet VA security requirements and federal compliance standards, incorporating cybersecurity controls into designs
Oversee development of configuration management materials and ensure all engineering artifacts are audit-ready and traceable
Collaborate with program leadership, operations teams, and business stakeholders to support portfolio planning and investment prioritization
Present technical strategies and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Document and communicate value delivery, performance improvements, and modernization outcomes across initiatives
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
12+ years of experience in cloud architecture, data center engineering, or infrastructure leadership roles
Deep expertise in:
Hybrid cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or similar)
Data center infrastructure (compute, storage, networking)
Infrastructure modernization and transformation initiatives
Strong experience developing architecture artifacts, engineering standards, and technical documentation
Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives across enterprise environments
Experience with capacity planning, performance optimization, and infrastructure lifecycle management
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Preferred Skills and Experience
Current in one or more of the following certificates:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional)
Google Professional Cloud Architect
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Experience supporting federal agencies, particularly the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), OIT, VBA, or VHA
Familiarity with advanced modeling and analysis techniques (e.g., performance modeling, computational simulations)
Experience with cloud financial management, cost optimization, or FinOps practices
Experience with tools such as Jira for workflow and collaboration management
Background in enterprise architecture and future-state technology planning
Clearance Required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.
Posted Salary Range
USD $200,000.00 - USD $250,000.00 /Yr.
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This position is fully remote, located in the United States.
Responsibilities
Develop a deep understanding of VA enterprise infrastructure, including cloud platforms, on-premises data centers, and modernization initiatives
Lead the design and implementation of hybrid cloud and data center architectures, ensuring alignment with VA strategic objectives
Create and maintain architecture artifacts, engineering standards, technical guidance, and design documentation
Conduct design reviews and provide technical validation for infrastructure and cloud solutions
Drive infrastructure modernization initiatives, including hardware/software refresh, migration, and transformation strategies
Support execution of multi-year modernization roadmaps and platform decommissioning efforts
Perform and oversee advanced engineering analysis, including infrastructure performance modeling and optimization assessments
Lead capacity planning, resource allocation, and performance monitoring to ensure efficient and scalable operations
Architect integrated solutions across on-premises systems and cloud environments, ensuring high availability, resilience, and performance
Ensure all architectures meet VA security requirements and federal compliance standards, incorporating cybersecurity controls into designs
Oversee development of configuration management materials and ensure all engineering artifacts are audit-ready and traceable
Collaborate with program leadership, operations teams, and business stakeholders to support portfolio planning and investment prioritization
Present technical strategies and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Document and communicate value delivery, performance improvements, and modernization outcomes across initiatives
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
12+ years of experience in cloud architecture, data center engineering, or infrastructure leadership roles
Deep expertise in:
Hybrid cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or similar)
Data center infrastructure (compute, storage, networking)
Infrastructure modernization and transformation initiatives
Strong experience developing architecture artifacts, engineering standards, and technical documentation
Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives across enterprise environments
Experience with capacity planning, performance optimization, and infrastructure lifecycle management
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Preferred Skills and Experience
Current in one or more of the following certificates:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional)
Google Professional Cloud Architect
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Experience supporting federal agencies, particularly the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), OIT, VBA, or VHA
Familiarity with advanced modeling and analysis techniques (e.g., performance modeling, computational simulations)
Experience with cloud financial management, cost optimization, or FinOps practices
Experience with tools such as Jira for workflow and collaboration management
Background in enterprise architecture and future-state technology planning
Clearance Required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.
Posted Salary Range
USD $200,000.00 - USD $250,000.00 /Yr.
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