Senior Migration Architect

Overview

At Leidos, we’re more than a technology company—we’re a trusted partner pioneering the future of defense and intelligence. Our diverse teams of innovators unite around a common mission: empowering our customers to succeed in their most critical operations. Guided by integrity, committed to our communities, and driven to build a sustainable future, we deliver solutions that make a real impact. Within our Digital Modernization sector
, we’re leading the charge in next-generation technology—designing advanced capabilities in cyber defense, logistics optimization, security operations, and decision intelligence. These are the mission-critical systems that keep our nation secure and resilient. We’re seeking a Senior Migration Architect to lead cloud transformation efforts for the United States Coast Guard at C5

ISC in Alexandria, VA
. You’ll define the strategic roadmap for migrating critical capabilities that support mission-critical Coast Guard operations to cloud infrastructure.

• Cloud Migration & Modernization
  • Lead complex migration projects from planning through execution.
  • Assess legacy systems for cloud readiness and design modernization strategies (e.g., containerization, microservices).
  • Develop migration methodologies that minimize disruption and ensure smooth onboarding.
  • Optimize performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of applications in cloud environments.
• Strategic Architecture & Design
  • Architect scalable, resilient, and secure solutions on AWS and Azure.
  • Define cloud strategy, roadmaps, reference architectures, and technical standards.
  • Guide architectural reviews and provide expert recommendations on technical decisions.
• Technical Leadership
  • Serve as the primary authority on migrating legacy and on-prem systems to the cloud.
  • Mentor and guide technical teams throughout migration efforts.
  • Promote Dev Ops practices, automation, and infrastructure as code.
• Security, Compliance & Cost Management
  • Implement zero-trust security principles and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
  • Monitor and optimize cloud spend through cost management strategies.
  • Balance performance, security, and financial efficiency in solution design.
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into cloud solutions.
  • Work cross-functionally with development, operations, and security teams.
  • Present designs and roadmaps to leadership and maintain technical documentation.
• Consulting & Project Management
  • Align cloud solutions with business objectives and ROI goals.
  • Manage large-scale projects using Agile/Scrum, with risk and change management expertise.
  • Support vendor negotiations, contracts, and IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL).

• Requires BS and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience; additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• 8+ years of hands-on cloud architecture and implementation experience
• 4+ years of experience with both AWS and Azure platforms
• 2+ years serving in a senior or lead architect role
• Proven track record managing cloud transformation projects over $1M in scope
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional and Azure Solutions Architect Expert certifications
• Strong expertise in designing multi-cloud and hybrid architectures, including cross-cloud integration and cost optimization
• Extensive experience with cloud migration methodologies (6 R’s framework, wave-based migration planning/execution)
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS Cloud Formation, Azure ARM) and configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Hands-on experience with Dev Ops practices, including CI/CD pipeline design (Azure Dev Ops, AWS Code Pipeline, Jenkins, Git Hub Actions) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, managed services)
• Deep understanding of cloud security and compliance frameworks, including CSPM, IAM, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP, and FISMA
• Demonstrated ability to conduct cloud security audits and assessments
• Must, at a minimum, have one of these certifications: AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), TOGAF 9 Certified, or CISSP or CISM for security focus

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