Cloud Architect

About NFF: Networking for Future, Inc. (NFF) is a Washington, DC based company offering a performance-focused approach to delivering transformational IT business solutions. We take pride in keeping users productive and engaged by providing business and IT teams with the solutions they need to improve their performance in a dynamic, connected world. NFF is the only Cisco Gold Partner headquartered in the District of Columbia with Advanced Specializations in all major IT disciplines. In addition to Cisco, NFF holds key strategic partnerships with VMware, NetApp, Microsoft, Riverbed, Splunk and many System Integrators. NFF is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company and has been ranked in Inc. Magazine's 500/5000 Fastest Growing Companies list since 2007. We offer expert solutions relevant to: Network Infrastructures, Data Center & Cloud, Network & Endpoint Security, Application Assurance, Collaboration & Mobility and Staff Augmentation. About this Position / Responsibilities: The Cloud Architect designs, develops, implements, utilizes, and conforms to enterprise cloud architecture application solutions, strategies, processes, and standards, focusing on expertise in cloud technologies. Collaborates with business owners, analysts, architects, development teams, and infrastructure services to define, establish, and communicate application and data architecture standards, policies, and directions. Designs high quality architectures, and drives architecture activities that are aligned to established organization requirements consistent with enterprise architectural standards. Has expert knowledge in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) Qualifications: 7+ Years Exp. Microsoft Azure Amazon Web Services (AWS) Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Kubernetes Linux Sys Admin (e.g. Ubuntu) .NET PHP Scripting Languages (Bash Shell/PowerShell) GIT Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform/Ansible CI/CS/CD All work must comply with all relevant Fairfax County standards. This includes implementing and developing applications to interface with offerings from the major Cloud Service Providers. NFF Disclosures: NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees: Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&D, Comprehensive 401k plan, Paid Time Off NFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.