Cloud Solutions Architect

4 weeks ago


Mclean, United States Guidehouse Full time
Job Family:
IT Architecture/Cloud (Digital)

Travel Required:
Up to 50%

Clearance Required:
None

What You Will Do:

The Cloud Solutions Architect will be part of Digital Financial Services team and bring demonstrated experience with architecture, design and engineering of technology modernization, cloud adoption, DevSecOps and digital solutions development using AWS or Azure or, Google cloud platforms.

The Solutions Architect will implement digital solutions within public, private, hybrid and multi-clouds and support applications migration and modernization, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Container as a Service (CaaS) and API based service offerings to our public and private sector clients.

The Solutions Architect will support the sale and drive the delivery of several cloud related projects for our financial services clients. In addition to deep technical skills, the Solutions Architect will need the ability to lead multiple deliver teams at multiple clients, while training and managing staff for success.

The Solutions Architect will work closely with other solutions architects and engineers to build turnkey platforms, reusable solutions and support multiple enterprise-wide technology modernization and digital systems engineering efforts across Guidehouse market segments and digital portfolio of projects. You will have a great opportunity to collaborate with our business development/capture and proposal teams as well to support winning solutions and bids for business opportunities and contract re-competes.

  • Solutions architecture and engineering within AWS/Azure/Google and private/hybrid cloud platforms and services for large-scale cloud implementations including VPCs, Virtual Networks, servers, applications, databases, security, disaster recovery and failover using automation
  • Solutions architecture and engineering to build out scalable and secure distributed digital systems using modern software technologies, Cloud Native and microservices architecture and API-First design patterns
  • Solutions architecture support for technical volumes of proposals and white papers for RFPs/RFIs and thought leadership initiatives
  • Serve as a key member of the Digital / ITG team to support technical challenges/demonstrations and build innovative solution prototypes/products using emerging technologies and cloud architectures.
  • Perform repeatable cloud migrations including rehost (lift and shift), re-platform and re-engineering of on-premises systems and IT assets (data, network, and systems/applications) into a mix of multi and hybrid cloud platforms
  • Deploy and manage cloud storage and backups for variety of storage, database and analytics services
  • Architecting and engineering DevSecOps solutions using tools like Docker, Terraform, Jenkins, GitOps and Kubernetes/OpenShift
  • Automate various tasks for CICD, cloud management, provisioning, decommissioning, securing and optimizing applications and infrastructure in cloud
  • Build API offerings for cloud solutions and distributed systems and services
  • Support meeting and briefing clients at different levels, CIOs, CTOs, Managers, Solution Architects etc.

The Solutions Architect will also support the sale and drive the delivery of several cloud related projects for our financial services clients. In addition to deep technical skills, the Solutions Architect will need the ability to lead multiple deliver teams at multiple clients, while training and managing staff for success. Great Solutions Architects will have the opportunity to join the Guidehouse Partnership after proving a sustained track record of success.

What You Will Need:
  • Bachelors degree with 8+ years of IT experience working with infrastructure or software engineering for government or commercial clients using open-source or enterprise technologies and solution frameworks
  • 3+ years of experience with Cloud / DevSecOps implementations and migrating digital applications, infrastructure and datasets to AWS or Azure or Google Cloud Platform and exposure to FISMA ATO process, or
  • Experience in automating provisioning and managing of environments, topologies and workloads in cloud
  • Financial Services Context - do not expect you to be a banker, but we do expect you have worked in Financial Services related environments in the past.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to handle customer requirements and design and engineer solutions accordingly
  • U.S. Citizen or is required for the position
  • Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance at a minimum.
  • Candidate must located near a Guidehouse office for in-person meetings. (Chicago, IL; Boston, MA, New York, NY; Tampa, FL; Denver, CO; Philadelphia, PA)

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or IT or Engineering or related disciplines
  • Exposure to hybrid or multi-cloud architectures, systems integrations and implementations
  • Solutions architecture, development of white papers, proposals (for RFI/RFPs) and presentations/demos is highly desired

  • One of the certifications (Associate /Professional level) AWS Solution Architect / SysOps / DevOps Engineer or Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud

The annual salary range for this position is $159,300.00-$238,900.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Care.com annual membership
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1- or via email at All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Cloud Solutions Architect (Financial Services)

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