Cloud Architect - National Capital Region (NCR); Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph at Synertex LLC in Washington, DC, USA
- Company: Synertex LLC
- Location: Washington, DC, USA
- Posted: Sep 17, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 6+ years
Overview
š Northern Capital Region š Full-Time | On-site | Position Contingent Upon Award Join Synertex and bring your expertise to a mission that matters. We're looking for a Cloud Architect with a background in cloud-native design, secure infrastructure, and system integration to support critical federal…
Job description
- š Northern Capital Region
- š Full-Time | On-site | Position Contingent Upon Award
- Join Synertex and bring your expertise to a mission that matters. We're looking for a Cloud Architect with a background in cloud-native design, secure infrastructure, and system integration to support critical federal and intelligence community initiatives. If you're passionate about building scalable, efficient cloud environments and thrive in a solution-driven, fast-paced, and mission-focused role-this opportunity is for you.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud architectures
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions aligned with enterprise goals
- Migrate legacy systems to cloud-based infrastructure while minimizing disruption
- Integrate cloud platforms with on-premises systems in hybrid environments
- Ensure compliance with cloud security and regulatory standards
- Manage infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform and CloudFormation
- Optimize cloud resources for performance and cost efficiency
- Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to deliver end-to-end cloud solutions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 6+ years of IT experience, with at least 3 years focused on cloud architecture and design
- Experience with IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and hybrid cloud environments
- Familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar cloud platforms (certifications preferred)
- Strong understanding of cloud security principles and compliance frameworks
- Proven experience with DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Candidates must meet the following minimum education and relevant experience combinations by level:
- HS/GED + 6 years experience
- Associate's + 4 years experience
- Bachelor's + 2 years experience
- Master's degree (experience may be substituted as appropriate)
- HS/GED + 8 years experience
- Associate's + 6 years experience
- Bachelor's + 4 years experience
- Master's + 2 years experience
- HS/GED + 10 years experience
- Associate's + 8 years experience
- Bachelor's + 6 years experience
- Master's + 4 years experience
- PhD + 2 years experience
- HS/GED + 12 years experience
- Associate's + 10 years experience
- Bachelor's + 8 years experience
- Master's + 6 years experience
- PhD + 4 years experience
- Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Architect
- Experience migrating mission-critical applications to the cloud
- Knowledge of federal security and compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST)
- Background working with multi-disciplinary government or IC teams
Skills
Required
- Cloud architecture and design
- DevOps practices