About this role
AWS/GCP/Azure cloud architect role for government/public sector with a focus on cost optimization, FinOps, and secure cloud migrations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cost optimization actions across cloud services
- Lead a team of Cloud Engineers
- Implement automation to track budgets and usage
- Build FinOps dashboards and analytics
- Drive cloud optimization discussions
Technical Overview
Hands-on cloud architecture across multiple cloud platforms, with emphasis on security, compliance, migration patterns, and cost optimization strategies.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a senior cloud architect with an active DoD Secret Clearance and 8+ years in public cloud strategy, migration, and cost optimization across Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure.
Must-Have Skills
Cloud Architect Certifications (Google Cloud preferredor AWS and Azure) and Certified FinOps PractitionerExtensive hands-on experience with Google cloud or AWS and AzureActive DoD Secret ClearanceAt least 8 years of experienceBachelor's computer sciencefinanceEngineer or related field degree with at least 15 years of experienceExperience with public cloud architecturecloud strategynetworkingsecuritycompliance workload typesmigration patterns and toolsKnowledge of cloud design patternscloud operations and cloud cost models with experience implementing best practices or suggested improvementsDevelopingmaintainingand supporting cloud optimization activities and make recommendations on reserved capacity strategyutilization optimization opportunitiesproduct architectural recommendations to promote cost savingsand discounts for optimization
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience in driving cloud optimization discussionsExperience with reserved capacity strategyutilization optimizationAbility to promote cost savings and discounts for optimization
Tools & Platforms
Google Cloud PlatformAmazon Web ServicesMicrosoft Azure
Required Skills
Cloud architectureGoogle Cloud PlatformAmazon Web ServicesMicrosoft AzurePublic cloud architectureCloud strategyNetworkingSecurityComplianceMigration patterns and toolsCloud design patternsCloud operationsCloud cost models
Hard Skills
Cloud architectureGoogle Cloud PlatformAmazon Web ServicesMicrosoft AzurePublic cloud architectureCloud strategyNetworkingSecurityComplianceMigration patterns and toolsEnterprise applicationsIT servicessoftware developmentcompliance and securityIT operationsCloud design patternsCloud operationsCloud cost models
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationStrategic thinkingDecision making
Certifications
Required
Cloud Architect Certifications (Google Cloud Platform or AWS and Azure)Certified FinOps Practitioner
Keywords for Your Resume
aws cloud architectcloud architectsecret clearancedodgovernment servicesfinopscloud cost optimizationcost modelstaggingbudget analyticscloud strategymigration patternssecuritycompliancecloud optimizationgoogle cloud platformamazon web servicesmicrosoft azurecost optimizationcloud cost models
Deal Breakers
No DoD Secret Clearance, Less than 8 years of experience (or not meeting 15-year degree requirement), Lack of public cloud experience across GCP/AWS/Azure
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