Cloud Enterprise Architect

Title:

Cloud Enterprise Architect

K  is seeking a Cloud Enterprise Architect to support our customer in Chantilly, VA. The position requires the employee to draft critical documents necessary to establish new contracts. The ideal candidate will have experience within the Intelligence Community with a high level of familiarity with standard systems engineering approaches and modeling techniques.

Why Join Us?

* Innovative Projects: K 's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

* Collaborative Environment:
Join a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

* Impactful Work:
Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Job Summary

The Cloud Enterprise Architect provides Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to our customer, delivering enterprise-level cloud architecture guidance across mission systems. This role ensures architectural consistency, interoperability, and compliance across a portfolio of cloud solutions supporting national security objectives. The architect advises government stakeholders on technical strategy, cloud adoption, and emerging technologies, while aligning solutions to mission needs and lifecycle frameworks.

The position leads architecture governance, security compliance efforts, and integration of modern paradigms such as MLOps and data-centric architectures. Operating in a highly classified environment, this role directly supports mission effectiveness, scalability, and long-term technology planning.

Roles and Responsibilities

* Ensure architectural consistency, interoperability, and integration across enterprise cloud solutions and mission systems

* Develop, maintain, and enforce architectural governance frameworks and architectural decision records (ADRs)

* Lead security architecture reviews and compliance assessments across cloud platforms and enterprise systems

* Support Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes and ensure alignment with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and continuous monitoring requirements

* Provide technical advisory support to government stakeholders on architecture strategy, cloud adoption, and vendor selection

* Contribute expertise in systems engineering lifecycle processes, MLOps pipeline design, and Data Mesh architectures

* Define enterprise security guardrails, control frameworks, and technical standards for development teams

* Review and validate system and cloud architecture designs to ensure alignment with enterprise objectives

* Manage cloud cost optimization strategies, track program schedules and milestones, and support financial governance of cloud resources

* Coordinate across multiple programs and solution teams, integrating Agile/Scrum methodologies and managing interdependencies

Work Environment:

* Location:

Chantilly, Va and Reston, VA [On-site]

* Travel Requirements:
Minimal

* Working Hours:

Standard 40 hours per wee

Required Qualifications

* Intermediate-level experience:

* Master's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise; OR

* Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise; OR

* No degree with 10+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise

* Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with eligibility for polygraph

* Experience supporting cloud environments or enterprise IT systems within DoD or Intelligence Community settings

* Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and enterprise system architecture principles

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience supporting IC space/counter space mission systems

* Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator/Architect, Security+, or similar)

* Experience with hybrid cloud, cross-domain solutions, or secure classified cloud environment

Belong, Connect and Grow at K

At K , we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.