{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9e0216b3a183d4e3903119e7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9e0216b3a183d4e3903119e7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9e0216b3a183d4e3903119e7","title":"Cloud Architect III - Data","description":"GAMA-1 Technologies, LLC seeks a highly skilled Cloud Architect III - Data to serve as the IT Subject Matter Expert II – Data Architect / Data Science Lead, responsible for architecting, developing, and supporting cloud-native data management, analytics, and machine learning solutions within Amazon Web Services (AWS) in support of scientific and geospatial data processing capabilities.\nThis remote role is primarily responsible for owning data architecture and data science–focused user stories, serving as the technical lead for API-driven dataset hosting, data processing pipelines, and machine learning workflows. The Cloud Architect III – Data will collaborate closely with data scientists, program managers, cloud engineers, security personnel, and enterprise architects to refine cloud development use cases and deliver secure, scalable, and production-ready solutions in an Agile development environment.\nSupervisory Responsibilities None\n\nEssential functions/responsibilities\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.\nArchitect, develop, and support data-driven, cloud-native solutions in Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enable scientific data ingestion, processing, analytics, and machine learning.\nDesign and implement API-driven data management architectures to support dataset hosting and integration with internal and external systems.\nServe as the IT Subject Matter Expert II – Data Architect / Data Science Lead, owning data-centric user stories and acting as the primary authority for scientific and geospatial data processing solutions.\nDevelop and operationalize machine learning pipelines to achieve scientific and business objectives defined in Agile user stories.\nArchitect and maintain scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud data platforms, including data lakes, data mesh implementations, and hybrid storage environments\nDevelop solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies (Terraform preferred) to meet system, security, and compliance requirements.\nLeverage AWS native services and NOAA-approved tools to automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and configuration\nActively participate in an Agile software development team, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, demos, and retrospectives.\nCollaborate with data scientists, program managers, cloud engineers, and security stakeholders to refine cloud development use cases and data-centric user stories.\nProduce solution design blueprints, architecture diagrams, and technical reference documentation for each assigned project.\nEnsure all solutions and documentation complete the OAR Change Control process, addressing feedback from the IT Security Officer, System Owner, and Enterprise Architect prior to production deployment.\nProvide technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge sharing while supporting evolving development and analysis needs as required by the Agile workload.\n\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\n\nInformation Security and Confidentiality Obligations\nEnsure adherence to organizational information security policies and procedures; actively participate in mandatory security awareness training; and manage confidential and sensitive information in accordance with company protocols and data protection standards.\n\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).\n4-8 years of experience in big data storage, data infrastructure, or enterprise storage environments.\nHands-on experience with AWS, including designing and managing cloud-based storage solutions.\nExperience designing end-to-end cloud data pipelines and API-driven data platforms for analytics or machine learning.\nProven track record of successfully planning and executing complex migration projects from on-premises storage to cloud storage services.\nDeep understanding of storage architecture principles, including block, file, and object storage, and experience designing solutions for high-performance and high-availability.\nKnowledge of storage performance tuning, capacity planning, and high availability.\nExperience working in federal government or regulated environments.\nStrong communication skills and the ability to support technical and non-technical stakeholders.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nAWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional) - AWS Certified Storage - Specialty certification or equivalent.\nExperience with container storage solutions (e.g., Kubernetes Persistent Volumes, CSI drivers).\nExperience designing and implementing API-driven data platforms and analytics pipelines.\nExperience with hybrid cloud or cloud migration initiatives.\nExperience with scientific or research data workflows is highly desirable.\nFamiliarity with DevSecOps and Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).\nPrior experience supporting federal contracts.\nExperience with other public cloud providers' storage solutions (Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage).\nFamiliarity with serverless technologies (AWS Lambda) for data processing and storage events.\n\nWork authorization/security clearance requirements\nAbility to obtain a security clearance\nWork environment\nThis work is normally completed in a remote environment.\nPhysical demands\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nMust be able to access and navigate each department at the organizations and client facilities.\n\nTravel required No\n\nProficiency Requirement\nThe employee is expected to demonstrate proficiency in all essential job functions, tools, and processes related to this position within the first 90 days of employment. This includes acquiring a thorough understanding of job-specific responsibilities, systems, and workflows as outlined during onboarding and training. Failure to meet this requirement may result in additional training, reassessment, or other actions as deemed necessary by management.\nGAMA-1 also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, training and career development opportunities, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work). For more information click here.\n\nABOUT GAMA-1\nGAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information assurance, information security, and business enterprise and networking solutions to the Federal Government. Our success is based on the utilization of industry and agency standards, establishment of standardized processes, and IT Services expertise. At GAMA-1, we believe employees should grow, achieve, and develop just as the company grows, achieves, and develops. GAMA-1 is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement throughout their employment. For more information, visit www.gama1tech.com\nGAMA-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), domestic violence victims, political orientation, status as a smoker or tobacco user, hairstyle, use of a service animal, education status, familial status, HIV/AIDS status, height, weight, reproductive healthcare decisions or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.","company":"Gama1 Technologies","rawCompany":"gama1 technologies","city":"Remote","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:09:06.086Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"},{"code":"11-3021.00","title":"Computer and Information Systems Managers","slug":"computer-and-information-systems-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Cloud Architect III - Data","description":"GAMA-1 Technologies, LLC seeks a highly skilled Cloud Architect III - Data to serve as the IT Subject Matter Expert II – Data Architect / Data Science Lead, responsible for architecting, developing, and supporting cloud-native data management, analytics, and machine learning solutions within Amazon Web Services (AWS) in support of scientific and geospatial data processing capabilities.\nThis remote role is primarily responsible for owning data architecture and data science–focused user stories, serving as the technical lead for API-driven dataset hosting, data processing pipelines, and machine learning workflows. The Cloud Architect III – Data will collaborate closely with data scientists, program managers, cloud engineers, security personnel, and enterprise architects to refine cloud development use cases and deliver secure, scalable, and production-ready solutions in an Agile development environment.\nSupervisory Responsibilities None\n\nEssential functions/responsibilities\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.\nArchitect, develop, and support data-driven, cloud-native solutions in Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enable scientific data ingestion, processing, analytics, and machine learning.\nDesign and implement API-driven data management architectures to support dataset hosting and integration with internal and external systems.\nServe as the IT Subject Matter Expert II – Data Architect / Data Science Lead, owning data-centric user stories and acting as the primary authority for scientific and geospatial data processing solutions.\nDevelop and operationalize machine learning pipelines to achieve scientific and business objectives defined in Agile user stories.\nArchitect and maintain scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud data platforms, including data lakes, data mesh implementations, and hybrid storage environments\nDevelop solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies (Terraform preferred) to meet system, security, and compliance requirements.\nLeverage AWS native services and NOAA-approved tools to automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and configuration\nActively participate in an Agile software development team, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, demos, and retrospectives.\nCollaborate with data scientists, program managers, cloud engineers, and security stakeholders to refine cloud development use cases and data-centric user stories.\nProduce solution design blueprints, architecture diagrams, and technical reference documentation for each assigned project.\nEnsure all solutions and documentation complete the OAR Change Control process, addressing feedback from the IT Security Officer, System Owner, and Enterprise Architect prior to production deployment.\nProvide technical guidance, mentoring, and knowledge sharing while supporting evolving development and analysis needs as required by the Agile workload.\n\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\n\nInformation Security and Confidentiality Obligations\nEnsure adherence to organizational information security policies and procedures; actively participate in mandatory security awareness training; and manage confidential and sensitive information in accordance with company protocols and data protection standards.\n\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).\n4-8 years of experience in big data storage, data infrastructure, or enterprise storage environments.\nHands-on experience with AWS, including designing and managing cloud-based storage solutions.\nExperience designing end-to-end cloud data pipelines and API-driven data platforms for analytics or machine learning.\nProven track record of successfully planning and executing complex migration projects from on-premises storage to cloud storage services.\nDeep understanding of storage architecture principles, including block, file, and object storage, and experience designing solutions for high-performance and high-availability.\nKnowledge of storage performance tuning, capacity planning, and high availability.\nExperience working in federal government or regulated environments.\nStrong communication skills and the ability to support technical and non-technical stakeholders.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nAWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional) - AWS Certified Storage - Specialty certification or equivalent.\nExperience with container storage solutions (e.g., Kubernetes Persistent Volumes, CSI drivers).\nExperience designing and implementing API-driven data platforms and analytics pipelines.\nExperience with hybrid cloud or cloud migration initiatives.\nExperience with scientific or research data workflows is highly desirable.\nFamiliarity with DevSecOps and Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).\nPrior experience supporting federal contracts.\nExperience with other public cloud providers' storage solutions (Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage).\nFamiliarity with serverless technologies (AWS Lambda) for data processing and storage events.\n\nWork authorization/security clearance requirements\nAbility to obtain a security clearance\nWork environment\nThis work is normally completed in a remote environment.\nPhysical demands\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nMust be able to access and navigate each department at the organizations and client facilities.\n\nTravel required No\n\nProficiency Requirement\nThe employee is expected to demonstrate proficiency in all essential job functions, tools, and processes related to this position within the first 90 days of employment. This includes acquiring a thorough understanding of job-specific responsibilities, systems, and workflows as outlined during onboarding and training. Failure to meet this requirement may result in additional training, reassessment, or other actions as deemed necessary by management.\nGAMA-1 also offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, training and career development opportunities, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO - to cover vacation, illness or disability, appointments, emergencies or other situations that require time off from work). For more information click here.\n\nABOUT GAMA-1\nGAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information assurance, information security, and business enterprise and networking solutions to the Federal Government. Our success is based on the utilization of industry and agency standards, establishment of standardized processes, and IT Services expertise. At GAMA-1, we believe employees should grow, achieve, and develop just as the company grows, achieves, and develops. GAMA-1 is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement throughout their employment. For more information, visit www.gama1tech.com\nGAMA-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), domestic violence victims, political orientation, status as a smoker or tobacco user, hairstyle, use of a service animal, education status, familial status, HIV/AIDS status, height, weight, reproductive healthcare decisions or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.","datePosted":"2026-04-14T11:09:06.086Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T11:09:06.086Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Gama1 Technologies","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Remote","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"9e0216b3a183d4e3903119e7"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9e0216b3a183d4e3903119e7"}}