Sr. Cloud Solution Architect
Senior Cloud Solutions Architect supporting the U.S. Coast Guard's Office of Intelligence Systems and Technology (CG-26): assess and optimize Intelligence Community cloud environments (AWS C2S and GovCloud), design target-state architectures, lead migrations, and align with IC/DoD security requirements. Hybrid onsite in Washington, DC; active Top Secret clearance required.
- Compensation
- $140K–$150K / yr
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Category
- Architecture
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's or Master's degree (BS, MA, or MS)
- 6+ years of experience providing cloud technology support to Intelligence Community or government agencies
- Hands-on experience architecting and supporting IC cloud environments
- Experience with AWS cost and optimization tools such as Cost Explorer, Budgets, Compute Optimizer, and Trusted Advisor
- Infrastructure as code experience using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
- Scripting in Python, plus Bash or PowerShell
- Experience supporting RHEL and Windows Server environments hardened to DISA STIGs
- Current cloud certification relevant to AWS GovCloud (US) or AWS C2S, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
- Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI
- Ability to work onsite at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC on a hybrid schedule
Nice to have
- DoD 8140 qualifying certification, such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP
- Container experience with Amazon EKS or ECS, Kubernetes, and Docker
- CI/CD pipeline experience with GitLab or Jenkins
- Logging and monitoring with Splunk or Elastic
- Experience with VMware or other on-premises virtualization in hybrid environments
- Prior experience supporting the U.S. Coast Guard
Full description
Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000 Annually
Hunter Strategy is looking for a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to support the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Intelligence Systems and Technology (CG-26). Working alongside the Project Manager and CG-26 staff, you will assess and optimize the Coast Guard's Intelligence Community cloud environments, recommend improvements, and guide them through implementation.
What You Will Do
- Assess CG-26 cloud architecture and workloads for opportunities to improve performance, cost, resilience, and security
- Design and document target-state architectures in IC cloud environments, including AWS C2S and AWS GovCloud (US)
- Lead workload migration, modernization, and right-sizing efforts from planning through execution
- Align cloud solutions with IC and DoD security requirements, including ICD 503, NIST SP 800-53, and RMF
- Partner with ISSOs and engineers on security controls, monitoring, and architecture documentation
- Support cloud cost management, including usage analysis and spend reporting
- Prepare optimization roadmaps, briefings, and technical recommendations for government stakeholders
What You Bring
- Bachelor's or Master's degree (BS, MA, or MS)
- 6+ years of experience providing cloud technology support to Intelligence Community or government agencies
- Hands-on experience architecting and supporting IC cloud environments
- Experience with AWS cost and optimization tools such as Cost Explorer, Budgets, Compute Optimizer, and Trusted Advisor
- Infrastructure as code experience using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
- Scripting in Python, plus Bash or PowerShell
- Experience supporting RHEL and Windows Server environments hardened to DISA STIGs
- Current cloud certification relevant to AWS GovCloud (US) or AWS C2S, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
- Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI
- Ability to work onsite at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC on a hybrid schedule
Nice to Have
- DoD 8140 qualifying certification, such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP
- Container experience with Amazon EKS or ECS, Kubernetes, and Docker
- CI/CD pipeline experience with GitLab or Jenkins
- Logging and monitoring with Splunk or Elastic
- Experience with VMware or other on-premises virtualization in hybrid environments
- Prior experience supporting the U.S. Coast Guard
This posting is for a current vacancy and the employer intends to fill this position by November 23, 2026.
Hunter Strategy is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.