{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f29ef8ee9a7406a2be08cc71","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f29ef8ee9a7406a2be08cc71","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f29ef8ee9a7406a2be08cc71","title":"Solutions Architect - Cloud","description":"Solutions Architect - Cloud\r\nDCSA\r\nOur Company\r\nN2IA Technologies is a consulting company specializing in acquisition/contracting support, cost/FinOps, and technology optimization for federal clients. We deliver tailored strategies, robust software solutions, and streamlined operations to help organizations achieve their goals. At N2IA, we are committed to developing innovative financial and compliance-based solutions that address evolving business and regulatory needs. If you are passionate about accounting, financial accuracy, and supporting government programs, N2IA is the place for you.\r\nOverview\r\nThe Solutions Architect - Cloud will serve as an individual contributor on the contract's architecture team supporting the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). This role focuses heavily on producing high-quality technical documentation, system designs, and architecture artifacts for a DoD-wide AWS enterprise cloud environment. The architect will regularly meet and collaborate with government stakeholders and internal engineering teams to translate mission needs into secure, scalable, and compliant cloud architectures. Strong AWS expertise, system engineering experience, and proficiency in DoDAF-aligned documentation are essential. Familiarity with AI/ML technologies is highly valuable as the agency explores emerging capabilities.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nDevelop, maintain, and deliver technical documentation and architecture artifacts, including: System Descriptions, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), CONOPS, API specifications, System Description Documents (SDDs), OV-1s and other DoDAF products and Enterprise and system architecture packages.\r\nCreate detailed AWS architecture diagrams and supporting documentation for networking, IAM, automation, data flows, and system boundaries.\r\nApply DoDAF and Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) principles to system and enterprise-level designs.\r\nSupport the system engineering lifecycle, including analysis of alternatives (AoAs), proofs of concept (PoCs), and operational pilot activities.\r\nWork directly with government customers to gather requirements, identify challenges, and provide expert cloud guidance as a trusted advisor.\r\nSupport Authorization to Operate (ATO) documentation and RMF-aligned architectural artifacts.\r\nIdentify issues in existing AWS environments and recommend improvements for performance, security, and cost optimization.\r\nAssist in transitioning legacy applications and workloads into AWS cloud environments.\r\nCollaborate with DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and engineering teams to ensure architectural consistency and compliance.\r\nApply emerging knowledge of AI/ML technologies to support future architectural planning and modernization efforts.\r\nCollaborate with government stakeholders, cloud engineers, cybersecurity teams, and program leadership.\r\nRequired Qualifications\r\nActive DoD Secret Clearance\r\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field\r\n4+ years of experience as an AWS Cloud Architect\r\n10+ years of experience in a related technical field (networking, development, cloud development, or security)\r\n5+ years of system engineering and system design experience\r\nDemonstrated ability to develop comprehensive technical data packages, including ICDs, CONOPS, SDDs, APIs, OV-1s, and enterprise architecture artifacts\r\nExperience managing the system engineering lifecycle, including AoAs, PoCs, and pilots\r\nAWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (active) or higher. Acceptable alternatives: AWS SysOps Administrator - Associate, AWS Developer - Associate and AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional.\r\nCompTIA Security+ (active)\r\nExperience transitioning legacy systems to AWS\r\nExperience identifying and resolving issues in AWS environments\r\nHands-on experience with DevSecOps tools, including Ansible, Jenkins, Jira, Git, GitHub, and automation frameworks\r\nExperience as a managed service provider or AWS environment administrator (preferred)\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\nExperience supporting DoD cloud systems (IL2-IL6)\r\nFamiliarity with ATO processes, RMF documentation, and DoD cybersecurity requirements\r\nFinOps experience (plus)Experience with AI/ML technologies, cloud-based inference, or data-driven architectures\r\nAWS professional-level or specialty certifications\r\nKnowledge of DISA STIGs, DoD Cloud SRG, Zero Trust, and secure cloud design patterns\r\nN2IA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"N2ia Technologies","rawCompany":"n2ia technologies","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-25T00:56:59.127Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Solutions Architect - Cloud","description":"Solutions Architect - Cloud\r\nDCSA\r\nOur Company\r\nN2IA Technologies is a consulting company specializing in acquisition/contracting support, cost/FinOps, and technology optimization for federal clients. We deliver tailored strategies, robust software solutions, and streamlined operations to help organizations achieve their goals. At N2IA, we are committed to developing innovative financial and compliance-based solutions that address evolving business and regulatory needs. If you are passionate about accounting, financial accuracy, and supporting government programs, N2IA is the place for you.\r\nOverview\r\nThe Solutions Architect - Cloud will serve as an individual contributor on the contract's architecture team supporting the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). This role focuses heavily on producing high-quality technical documentation, system designs, and architecture artifacts for a DoD-wide AWS enterprise cloud environment. The architect will regularly meet and collaborate with government stakeholders and internal engineering teams to translate mission needs into secure, scalable, and compliant cloud architectures. Strong AWS expertise, system engineering experience, and proficiency in DoDAF-aligned documentation are essential. Familiarity with AI/ML technologies is highly valuable as the agency explores emerging capabilities.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nDevelop, maintain, and deliver technical documentation and architecture artifacts, including: System Descriptions, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), CONOPS, API specifications, System Description Documents (SDDs), OV-1s and other DoDAF products and Enterprise and system architecture packages.\r\nCreate detailed AWS architecture diagrams and supporting documentation for networking, IAM, automation, data flows, and system boundaries.\r\nApply DoDAF and Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) principles to system and enterprise-level designs.\r\nSupport the system engineering lifecycle, including analysis of alternatives (AoAs), proofs of concept (PoCs), and operational pilot activities.\r\nWork directly with government customers to gather requirements, identify challenges, and provide expert cloud guidance as a trusted advisor.\r\nSupport Authorization to Operate (ATO) documentation and RMF-aligned architectural artifacts.\r\nIdentify issues in existing AWS environments and recommend improvements for performance, security, and cost optimization.\r\nAssist in transitioning legacy applications and workloads into AWS cloud environments.\r\nCollaborate with DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and engineering teams to ensure architectural consistency and compliance.\r\nApply emerging knowledge of AI/ML technologies to support future architectural planning and modernization efforts.\r\nCollaborate with government stakeholders, cloud engineers, cybersecurity teams, and program leadership.\r\nRequired Qualifications\r\nActive DoD Secret Clearance\r\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field\r\n4+ years of experience as an AWS Cloud Architect\r\n10+ years of experience in a related technical field (networking, development, cloud development, or security)\r\n5+ years of system engineering and system design experience\r\nDemonstrated ability to develop comprehensive technical data packages, including ICDs, CONOPS, SDDs, APIs, OV-1s, and enterprise architecture artifacts\r\nExperience managing the system engineering lifecycle, including AoAs, PoCs, and pilots\r\nAWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (active) or higher. Acceptable alternatives: AWS SysOps Administrator - Associate, AWS Developer - Associate and AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional.\r\nCompTIA Security+ (active)\r\nExperience transitioning legacy systems to AWS\r\nExperience identifying and resolving issues in AWS environments\r\nHands-on experience with DevSecOps tools, including Ansible, Jenkins, Jira, Git, GitHub, and automation frameworks\r\nExperience as a managed service provider or AWS environment administrator (preferred)\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\nExperience supporting DoD cloud systems (IL2-IL6)\r\nFamiliarity with ATO processes, RMF documentation, and DoD cybersecurity requirements\r\nFinOps experience (plus)Experience with AI/ML technologies, cloud-based inference, or data-driven architectures\r\nAWS professional-level or specialty certifications\r\nKnowledge of DISA STIGs, DoD Cloud SRG, Zero Trust, and secure cloud design patterns\r\nN2IA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. 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