Cloud Solutions Architect

Concept Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Solutions Architect to join our team in support of a mission-critical program with the FBI. This position supports the development and deployment of a next-generation customer mission-critical system. This position plays a pivotal role in shaping the technical architecture for a multi-enclave, microservices-based enterprise system, ensuring security, scalability, and reliability across Unclassified, Secret, and Top-Secret cloud environments. This position is contingent upon contract award.

This role requires a seasoned architect who can design cloud-native solutions, lead development teams, collaborate with federal stakeholders, and guide the technical roadmap for one of the customer's most mission-critical modernization efforts.

Responsibilities

The Cloud Solutions Architect shall be responsible for the following:

• Design and implement scalable, cloud-native microservices for a mission-critical system across multiple secure cloud environments.

• Develop and maintain architecture artifacts, including system diagrams, data flows, network diagrams, and integration interfaces.

• Lead technical decision-making for microservice design, containerization, Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD, and secure coding practices.

• Provide technical leadership and direction to development and DevOps teams, ensuring alignment with the mission-critical system's architecture and technical roadmap.

• Ensure microservices meet performance, reliability, security, and scalability requirements.

• Collaborate with Customer Product Owners, technical leads, security personnel, and stakeholder groups to refine requirements, address risks, and ensure alignment with mission needs.

• Incorporate required security controls into system and microservice design, including documentation inputs, accreditation artifacts, and vulnerability remediation.

• Support integration between new microservices and existing legacy systems until full migration is complete.

• Guide implementation of cloud services, container platforms, and cloud best practices.

• Participate in design reviews, architecture briefings, and technical presentations to Customer leadership and partner organizations.

• Support development teams in implementing automation, resilience patterns, and repeatable design frameworks.

• Ensure all microservices meet the Customer's Definition of Done, including documentation, testing, peer review, and acceptance criteria.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Information Technology, with progressively increasing responsibility in complex IT environments.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology or related areas (Preferred)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Preferred)

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) (Preferred)

• Demonstrated experience architecting and deploying microservices-based systems in secure cloud environments.

• Hands-on expertise with cloud services used for distributed systems (e.g., compute, container orchestration, object storage, and managed databases).

• Proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.

• Strong programming experience in C#, Java, and Python.

• Experience ensuring security in cloud architectures, including encryption, identity and access management, auditing, and logging.

• Experience developing technical documentation such as system design documents, development plans, and integration specifications.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor cross-functional technical teams within an Agile environment.

• Experience presenting technical information to senior leadership and stakeholder groups.

• Experience supporting secure federal or enterprise systems, multi-environment deployments, or national security-aligned programs. (Preferred)

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevSecOps toolchains. (Preferred)

• Experience working within SAFe, Scrum, or Agile-at-scale organizations. (Preferred)

• Experience integrating or modernizing large-scale enterprise systems, particularly those involving high-volume data or distributed architectures. (Preferred)

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Concept Solutions, LLC (CS) is a leading small business in technology, engineering, and management consulting. We are the innovative and agile force behind strategic solutions that enhance organizational efficiency and safeguard our nation across Aerospace, Defense, and National Security sectors.

For over 25 years, CS has been a trusted partner for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies delivering vital IT, security, and project management services.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our adherence to CMMI-DEV ML3, ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001-1:2013 standards. CS boasts company highlights that include:

• Over two decades of experience across over $300 million in contract awards supporting critical FAA programs
• Multiple contract vehicles providing opportunities across FAA, DoD, NOAA, and other Federal agencies
• Innovation Council - CS maintains an active Internal Research and Development (IR&D) program that is geared towards identifying emerging technologies and pursuing technological innovations

At CS, we know our success stems from our talented team. That's why we prioritize the wellbeing and growth of our employees, fostering a positive culture centered on innovation, engagement, and career development.

Benefits: Concept Solutions offers a competitive benefits and salary package you would receive from a large company. We offer health, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as a comprehensive 401(k) plan with matching and immediate vesting.

Concept Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity. We invite resumes from all interested parties and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual preference, personal appearance, family responsibility, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or physical disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Concept Solutions is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

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