Cloud Solutions Architect

Who is Fusion Technology?

Fusion Technology is a performance-driven HUBZone Small Business concern residing in the heart of the beautiful mountainsides of West Virginia, steps away from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Criminal Justice Information Services Division's Headquarters. Founded in 2007 by an Engineer-by-trade, Fusion Technology dedicates our valuable resources to providing comprehensive IT services and solutions to mission-critical US Government programs and the Intel Community.

Position Location: Clarksburg, VA (onsite required)

Who are you?

Security-cleared Professional: You have made it through the process of receiving a United States government security clearance - congratulations! We know you are a trustworthy intel professional because you have a TS/SCI Clearance.

Education and Experience: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience. 5 years of software or cloud development experience, with at least 3 years focused on cloud architecture and solutions.

This role requires a deep understanding of cloud technologies, DevOps best practices, and enterprise systems integration. The architect serves as the highest-level technical expert and advisor, ensuring the successful delivery of complex cloud-based solutions that align with organizational goals and future-state IT strategies.

Other experience required includes:

• Proven experience designing and implementing solutions in cloud architectures.
• Advanced knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.), and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Strong experience with systems integration, multi-platform environments, and microservices architecture.
• Ability to lead large development teams and complex enterprise initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture, serverless technologies, and event-driven design patterns.
• Familiarity with enterprise security frameworks and compliance (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001).

Certifications (preferred): Professional certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect).

What you'll do:

The Cloud Solutions Architect is a strategic technical leader that develops cloud strategies and translating business objectives into scalable, secure, and cost-effective architecture solutions. Responsibilities include:

• Develops and execute enterprise-wide strategies for cloud platforms, supporting current and long-term business goals.
• Translates business and technical requirements into secure, scalable, and resilient architectural solutions.
• Evaluates cloud service providers and platforms to determine best-fit technologies for solution design.
• Solution DesignIntegration: Designs and build cloud-native and hybrid-cloud solutions that integrate with existing enterprise systems.
• Addresses systems integration, interoperability, and compatibility across multiple platforms and environments.
• Develops automation strategies and scripts for deploying and managing cloud resources using DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles.
• Technical LeadershipExecution: Serves as the technical authority on cloud architecture, guiding teams on complex development and integration efforts.
• Leads feasibility analyses, proofs-of-concept, and pilot initiatives to evaluate new technologies or approaches.
• Oversees the completion of cloud solution projects, ensuring they meet architecture standards, security requirements, and business objectives.
• GovernanceBest Practices: Establishes cloud architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices for development and deployment.
• Contributes to cloud governance frameworks, risk management strategies, and compliance efforts.
• CollaborationCommunication: Partners with business units, IT leaders, and cross-functional teams to align cloud solutions with enterprise goals.
Presents architectural concepts and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive management.

What matters to you matters to us.

Fusion Technology values its employees and works hard to ensure proper care for them and their families. We desire to compensate employees in a competitive, motivational, fair, and equitable way with other employers in the marketplace. Salary is only one component of employee compensation but an integral part of recruiting and retaining qualified employees. However, at Fusion Technology, we take a comprehensive approach and consider each employee's needs to tailor a compensation plan that provides financial security and peace of mind. Our competitive package includes a best-in-class matching 401K program, a comprehensive healthcare plan through Cigna, a competitive employer contribution to a health savings account, vision and dental plans, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and personal leave, in addition to paid certifications and training.

Fusion Technology LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.