Lead Cloud Architect — USPTO Enterprise Cloud Modernization

Job overview

The Lead Cloud Architect — USPTO Enterprise Cloud Modernization role is remote for candidates local to the DMV area, with occasional customer meetings. Compensation is not specified. The role supports the USPTO Enterprise Cloud Modernization Program through General Dynamics Information Technology’s cloud infrastructure team. The architect leads the design and implementation of secure, scalable multi-cloud capabilities, translating federal client requirements into technical solutions. The role provides technical direction and mentorship while advancing cloud modernization and mission-critical operations.

What you'll do

• Design scalable cloud infrastructure and landing zones across AWS, Azure, and GCP
• develop multi-cloud, multi-account, SASE, and automation solutions
• partner with client stakeholders on requirements and cloud adoption strategies
• apply AWS Well-Architected and hybrid-cloud approaches
• mentor DevOps and SecOps engineers
• drive CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and automation
• communicate architecture to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead cloud architect

cloud modernization

aws

azure

gcp

multi-cloud

infrastructure as code

devops

remote

dmv area

uspto program

public trust eligible

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Remote arrangement limited to candidates local to the DMV area, with occasional customer meetings; requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain Public Trust clearance; 10+ years of IT or digital transformation experience and 5+ years of cloud architecture experience.

About the employer

TalentBridgeX is hiring for this role. Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services. Sector: 51.