Cloud Enterprise Architect

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At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! The Job: We are looking for an Enterprise Cloud Architect to set the architecture direction for secure, resilient cloud and infrastructure environments serving federal customers. You will define the standards and designs that engineering teams build to, guide modernization and migration work, and advise technical and executive stakeholders. This role leads through technical direction rather than managing a team. What You Will Do: Define reference architectures and standards for cloud and infrastructure across AWS, Azure, hybrid, and Google Cloud Design for availability, resiliency, scalability, and disaster recovery Lead architecture for cloud migration and infrastructure modernization Design to NIST, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust requirements, and lead security architecture reviews with cybersecurity teams Run architecture reviews and governance and define architecture requirements for service management and operational readiness Advise program and executive stakeholders and mentor engineers and junior architects Here's What You Need: 7+ years of experience in cloud or infrastructure engineering and architecture, including 3+ years as an architect or senior technical lead Deep design experience in AWS or Azure, with working knowledge of the other Strong grounding in networking, compute, storage, virtualization, and Windows and Linux environments Experience designing highly available, resilient architectures, including disaster recovery Knowledge of NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and ATO processes, plus identity and Zero Trust architecture Understanding of infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and DevSecOps well enough to set standards and review designs Working knowledge of ITIL and observability platforms The ability to explain trade-offs clearly to executives and engineers Must have an active Top Secret clearance Would Be Nice To Have: AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect certification CISSP or equivalent, and ITIL certification Experience in federal agencies or other highly regulated environments Experience with data center consolidation or enterprise modernization programs Familiarity with cloud cost management As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is: $111,400 - $187,500 USD What We Believe As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement. Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. 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