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Cloud/Technical Architect bei MetaPhase Consulting

MetaPhase Consulting · Springfield, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid

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At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be!  We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.     
   
Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.  
   
Are you ready to: 
  • Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?

  • Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you? 
  • Be the difference and make it happen? 
MetaPhase is seeking an experienced Cloud / Technical Architect to lead technical strategy, solution design, and modernization efforts in support of complex government cloud environments. This role is responsible for designing secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud architectures—on AWS, Azure, or hybrid platforms—and driving migrations and implementations that support mission-critical systems and applications. 
 
What You Will Be Doing: 
  • Architect cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure solutions to meet mission, performance, availability, and cost goals. 
  • Lead cloud migrations and modernization projects from on-premises environments to AWS or Azure. 
  • Design for high availability, disaster recovery, fault tolerance, and zero trust architectures, and open architecture standards. 
  • Recommend and implement best-fit services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) based on workload needs and federal compliance requirements. 
  • Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure FedRAMP, FISMA, and agency-specific standards are met. 
  • Develop architectural artifacts including system designs, technical diagrams, and implementation roadmaps. 
  • Integrate Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments, configuration, and monitoring. 
  • Guide technical teams on best practices for cloud governance, access control, and tagging strategies. 
  • Serve as a cloud subject matter expert to advise government stakeholders and internal teams on innovation opportunities and optimization. 

What We Need From You (Required):  

  • 8+ years of experience in cloud implementation, architecture, and operations. 
  • At least 5 years of experience supporting government IT cloud environments. 
  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or both, with a solid understanding of VPCs, IAM, storage, networking, and automation. 
  • Experience leading cloud migration or modernization projects. 
  • Ability to balance performance, security, and cost across multi-tier architectures. 
  • Experience designing and implementing disaster recovery and continuity strategies. 
  • Strong understanding of federal compliance and cloud security frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53). 
  • Skilled communicator with the ability to develop executive briefings and technical documentation. 
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Information Technology or a related field. 
  • U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS). Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. 

Bonus Points (Desired):

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification. 
  • Experience with hybrid cloud environments and secure cloud interconnectivity. 
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep). 
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines and containerized deployments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). 
  • Experience working with federal cloud enclaves or environments under continuous monitoring. 
  • Experience working within DHS, TSA, or USCIS 

Work Setup & Travel:  

  • Hybrid - Based in Springfield, VA. Occasional travel may be required. 
Clearance & Education: 
  • Must be able to obtain Public Trust
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, IT Management, or related field  

Benefits & Perks:
At MetaPhase, we care about your well-being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability). We also offer a 401(k) with company match, FSA/HSA options, commuter benefits, and much more.

About MetaPhase  
MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team: 
  
Best Places to Work 
  • Washington Post Top Workplaces – 2022, 2023 
  • Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022 
  • Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023 
  • Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020 
   
MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.

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