Senior Principal Cloud Technical Architect & Portfolio Owner
16 days ago
Rockville
Job Description Location: Rockville, MD Work Type: Hybrid Work (Minimum 2 days Onsite - Could extend to more days because of Client meetings and Proposals) Required Clearance: Ability to Obtain Public Trust Job Title: Senior Principal Cloud Technical Architect & Portfolio Owner Job Overview: LCG Inc. is seeking a Senior Principal Cloud Technical Architect & Portfolio Owner to lead the strategy, architecture, and delivery of cloud-centric solutions across a portfolio of federal IT programs. This role drives modernization initiatives, enterprise architecture standards, platform engineering, and cloud adoption across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.). You will partner in a joint leadership model with the Director of Portfolio Management & IT Programs to guide technical direction, shape cloud roadmaps, and ensure secure, scalable, and cost-optimized solutions. This is a hands-on, senior technical role requiring deep expertise in cloud design, modernization, automation, DevSecOps, and enterprise transformation. Key Responsibilities Portfolio-Focused Cloud Leadership • Serve as the technical authority for cloud solutions within your assigned portfolio, spanning modernization, platform architecture, automation, and application hosting., • Define multi-cloud strategy, roadmaps, technical standards, and best practices aligned with agency missions., • Architect secure cloud systems that comply with FISMA, FedRAMP, TIC 3.0, and federal security baselines., • Design and prototype cloud-native architectures integrating data platforms, microservices, APIs, and automation frameworks., • Lead proof-of-concepts (POCs) and pilot solutions demonstrating modernization value., • Collaborate with engineering teams to develop CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and automated deployment environments., • Ensure cloud solutions include observability (logging, monitoring, tracing), performance optimization, and lifecycle management., • Partner with other architects to build reusable enterprise cloud frameworks, IaC templates, and standardized design patterns., • Conduct architecture review boards evaluating scalability, security, interoperability, and compliance., • Contribute to LCG’s cloud modernization initiatives, including internal playbooks and reference architectures., • Lead cloud solution development for RFIs/RFPs—including architectures, white papers, cloud costing, and technical volumes., • Participate in client orals, representing LCG’s cloud strategy and technical thought leadership., • Develop cost and resource estimates for cloud components in proposals and recompetes., • Mentor teams of cloud engineers, developers, and analysts on cloud best practices, DevSecOps, IaC, and modernization strategies., • Develop training roadmaps for staff upskilling in cloud modernization, container platforms, and security., • Implement governance practices for architectural decisioning, cost management, security, and compliance., • Produce documentation covering cloud architectures, data flows, security controls, and engineering patterns., • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field., • 12+ years in IT, with at least 7+ years in cloud architecture or enterprise modernization roles., • Proven experience designing, deploying, and scaling cloud solutions in regulated or federal environments., • Deep understanding of:, • Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP (services across compute, storage, networking, identity, security, and integration), • Container and orchestration platforms: Kubernetes, ECS/EKS, AKS, GKE, • DevSecOps & Automation: Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, CI/CD pipelines, GitOps tools, • Data & application modernization: cloud-native databases, analytical platforms, serverless architectures, migration frameworks, • Networking & security: Zero Trust, IAM, encryption, segmentation, logging/monitoring, • Strong foundation in governance, cost optimization, and secure cloud operations., • Master’s degree in Engineering, Cloud Architecture, Cybersecurity, or related discipline., • Experience working in federal contracting (HHS, NIH, DoD, etc.)., • Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, GCP Professional Cloud Architect, TOGAF, or similar. The projected compensation range for this position is $190,000 to $240,000 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience. LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits. 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