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Senior IT Architect / Technical Manager

Creative IT Inc
Fairfax, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/29/2025

Job Details

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Technical Leadership & Architecture:
  • Design and implement secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions across AWS and Azure (hybrid and multi-cloud).
  • Build robust security architectures, leveraging Identity & Access Management (IAM), zero-trust policies, and tools like firewalls, WAFs, and SIEMs.
  • Oversee enterprise networking (SD-WAN, VPNs, VPCs, and load balancers) and ensure efficient, secure connectivity across systems.
  1. Cloud, Automation, & DevSecOps:
  • Lead Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.
  • Continuously enhance CI/CD pipelines with security best practices and automated testing using Kubernetes (EKS/AKS) and DevSecOps principles.
  1. Operational Excellence:
  • Drive cloud cost optimization and ensure production environments meet SLAs.
  • Develop disaster recovery plans, enhance system monitoring, and reduce downtime through proactive troubleshooting.
  1. Cybersecurity Oversight:
  • Safeguard systems through advanced threat detection, vulnerability management, encryption, and compliance initiatives (e.g., NIST, GDPR, ISO 27001).
  • Collaborate with SOC teams on incident response and risk mitigation strategies.
  1. Cross-Team Collaboration & Strategy:
  • Work with teams across departments to align technology solutions with business goals.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Advocate for innovation in areas like cloud modernization, cybersecurity, and process automation.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor s in Computer Science, IT, or related field. Master s preferred.

Experience: 10 years in IT, cloud, and security, with 5 years in a leadership or architectural role.

Certifications (Preferred): AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert, CISSP, CEH, or CISM.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Expertise in AWS & Azure cloud (VPCs, IAM, containers, hybrid environments).
  • Strong understanding of enterprise security (firewalls, encryption, IAM, incident response).
  • Proficient with networking (SD-WAN, Direct Connect, routing, and VPN).
  • Leadership in DevSecOps and automation with CI/CD pipelines.

What We re Looking For:

  • A clear communicator and team leader who can simplify complex systems.
  • A quick learner adaptable to emerging technologies and challenges.
  • A problem solver with a passion for scalable and secure solutions.
  • Someone who thrives at the intersection of technical strategy and hands-on execution

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