Cloud Solutions Architect

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience 10+ years of experience architecting, designing, and implementing enterprise cloud solutions 10+ years of experience translating business requirements into scalable technical architectures Proven track record leading cloud migration and modernization initiatives Extensive experience with hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, including hybrid converged datacenters11–15 years of experience conveying complex technical and functional concepts to technical and executive stakeholders11–15 years of experience producing clear, comprehensive technical documentation Technical SkillsDeep expertise in major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), including compute, storage, networking, databases, and security services Design and implementation of secure, scalable cloud solutions across enterprise environments Hybrid and multi-cloud architecture design and integration Cost optimization, risk assessment, and mitigation planning for cloud infrastructure Strong networking fundamentals, including VPCs, subnets, load balancing, DNS, and firewall configurations Security and compliance frameworks, including Zero Trust architecture, encryption, IAM, and government compliance standards such as FedRAMPInfrastructure automation and scripting using Python, PowerShell, and Bash Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Formation, and ARM templatesCI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices supporting automated deployments Containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes Monitoring and observability using tools such as CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Prometheus, and Grafana Preferred CertificationsAWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect ExpertGoogle Professional Cloud Architect Why This RoleThis position offers the opportunity to work on large-scale, mission-critical cloud initiatives supporting public-sector modernization efforts, alongside senior technical leaders and stakeholders. About Avid Systems Avid Systems is a Washington DC based global managed services provider with a focus on cloud enablement, infrastructure, mobility, virtualization, security, storage and cyber security. Avid Systems combines unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions. Continuous innovation and rapid transformation have been themes throughout Avid Systems’ history, which the company traces to 2004.At Avid Systems our mission is quite simple: to be the best at what we do, providing our customers with the highest quality business and technology consulting services at the most competitive rates, while maintaining a level of integrity and customer dedication that is rare in the industry. We take great pride in our technical expertise and our ability to apply that expertise to the everyday challenges that face our customers. Our vision is to succeed where others have failed, by closing the gap between today’s technology and the future. Our values and our vision support and enhance our corporate values We are 100% Customer Focused - We anticipate and meet the needs of our customers with our expertise, efficiency and relentless focus on exceeding their expectations. We are driven by our guiding principle, that the customer’s mission is our commitment. Earned Trust - We earn our customers' trust by delivering excellent performance in an ethical way. Our business decisions are based on traditional values – honesty, trust and integrity. Three Reasons why Avid is a great place to work Employee Focused, we believe that the success of the company starts and ends with the success of our employees. Employee Training, all our employees get training and certification classes on the latest technologies. Employee Benefits, our benefits packages are excellent.