Cloud Architect

Job overview

The Cloud Architect role is hybrid in Silver Spring, MD. The anticipated salary range is $130,000–$155,000 annually. The position supports scientific applications, large-scale data processing, and mission-aligned workflows for an IT solutions provider. The architect designs secure, scalable cloud platforms and leads modernization so scientific and mission-critical systems can operate reliably across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

What you'll do

• Design cloud architecture strategies
• lead migrations to hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• architect secure and resilient platforms
• collaborate with scientific development, DevOps, cybersecurity, and mission stakeholders
• establish governance for cost, compliance, and security
• maintain architecture documentation and reusable patterns
• troubleshoot and optimize infrastructure
• implement automation and observability.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cloud architect

cloud computing

hybrid cloud

multi-cloud

aws

azure

oci

gcp

silver spring md

hybrid

astor & sanders

$130k–$155k/year

terraform

devsecops

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and federal holidays
• health coverage
• retirement savings plan
• pre-tax benefit programs
• wellness and work-life support
• professional development
• performance and referral bonuses
• life and disability insurance.

About the employer

Astor & Sanders is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.