Cloud Solutions Architect

Job Title: Cloud Solutions Architect

Location with zip code: Winchester, VA 22602

Duration: FTE 

Clearance: Top Secret or above

Role & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead architect for designing and implementing microservices in a secure and scalable manner.
• Guide and lead development teams in adopting best practices for microservices and cloud-based software engineering.
• Collaborate with FBI stakeholders to gather requirements, present architectural solutions, and provide technical direction.
• Ensure security measures are embedded in the architecture and aligned with federal compliance standards.
• Conduct briefings, design reviews, and technical presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Utilize containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) to deploy and manage services.
• Architect and implement solutions within Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments, following DevSecOps principles.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in architecting and deploying scalable microservices in enterprise or government environments.
• Proficient in modern programming languages such as C#, Java, and Python.
• Strong experience with containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Expertise in cloud development, particularly within the AWS ecosystem.
• Familiarity with secure Application design and federal cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, FedRAMP).
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with Government leadership, developers, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience conducting architecture reviews and technical presentations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect – Professional).
• Experience working in or with federal agencies, particularly in law enforcement or intelligence.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
• Familiarity with service meshes (e.g., Istio) and API gateways.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (CI polygraph may be required depending on the assignment).
• U.S. Citizenship required.

About our Company: –
22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.
Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer” and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.”
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.