Cloud Architecture Director

1 week ago


Bethesda, United States LCG, Inc. Full time

This job opportunity is part of an RFP process; candidates are invited to submit their resumes detailing relevant experience.

Location: Bethesda, MD (Hybrid)

LCG is a minority-owned technology consulting firm that has been a trusted partner to more than 40 federal agencies, including 21 of the 27 Institutes and Centers (ICs) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). For over 25 years, LCG has brought digitization and innovation to the Health and Human Services (HHS) and the NIH ecosystems. We support IT organizations by bringing precision technology and operation models that achieve mission capabilities and performance success.

Job Title: Cloud Architecture Director

Job Summary:
The Cloud Architecture Director will lead and oversee all aspects of the organization's cloud systems and strategy, ensuring alignment with the broader NIH objectives. This role requires strategic vision and deep technical expertise to guide the design, development, and optimization of cloud services, including Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) platforms. The Director will work with cross-functional teams to create roadmaps, guide cloud migrations, and ensure the secure, efficient operation of cloud systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Direct cloud strategy and development initiatives, aligning them with NIH's short-term and long-term objectives. Make architectural recommendations and oversee implementation to ensure NIH keeps pace with cloud technology advancements.
  2. Work closely with stakeholders and vendors to define cloud architecture requirements, ensure successful product launches, and provide continuous improvement.
  3. Establish standards, processes, and audit controls to monitor and optimize the performance and security of NIH’s cloud infrastructure.
  4. Provide top-level strategic guidance for cloud services, data management, and cloud security in collaboration with federal and support contractors.
  5. Oversee architecture support for NIH’s scientific initiatives, including data science, workflow automation, and the development of cloud platforms.
  6. Ensure cloud systems adhere to security requirements, including NIST standards, and support Assessment & Authorization (A&A) efforts to maintain security controls and documentation.
  7. Spearhead the development and implementation of automation modules, including self-service portals, and ensure seamless integration of cloud services.

Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology).
  2. At least 5+ years of managerial experience in cloud architecture or a related field, with a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure and security.
  3. Extensive experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-based application architectures.
  4. Strong knowledge of NIST, FISMA, and other government-wide security standards and regulations.
  5. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage vendor relationships.
  6. Excellent communication skills and ability to develop executive-level presentations and reports.

Preferred Skills:

  1. Experience with cloud migrations from on-premise to cloud environments.
  2. Knowledge of scientific computing, data analysis, and workflow automation.
  3. PMP or similar certification is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits:

The projected compensation range for this position is $228,750 to $285,600 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The target salary is $255,000. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.

LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.

Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at hr@lcginc.com.

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