Senior AWS Cloud Architect

Job order - J - Permanent Full Time

Title Senior AWS Cloud Architect

Category Infrastructure/Cloud

City Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

CGI Federal is seeking a Senior AWS Cloud Architect to lead architecture design across multiple cloud environments supporting a large-scale innovation and analytics program. This position will define enterprise cloud patterns, design secure and scalable solutions, and guide implementation teams across a complex technical ecosystem. This position is located in our Fairfax, VA or Lafayette, LA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

• Architect multi-environment AWS infrastructures supporting research, development, testing, and production workloads.
• Develop secure IAM architectures aligned to least-privilege principles.
• Provide solution architecture for application modernization, COTS integration, and cloud-native application design.
• Govern architectural decisions and maintain system design documentation.
• Support development of ATO-aligned materials and security architecture artifacts.
• Optimize cloud performance and cost management.
• Participate in Agile planning and provide architecture oversight across teams.
• May serve as the program’s Vendor Technical Lead, coordinating daily technical activities.
• Deployment/operationalization activities.
• Ongoing maintenance/operations partnership.
• Conversion of prototypes into production tools (prototype-to-prod).

• Extensive experience architecting enterprise AWS solutions.
• Deep expertise in cloud networking, IAM, security architectures, and multi-account strategies.
• Demonstrated experience producing enterprise architecture documentation.
• US Citizenship and ability to meet federal clearance requirements.

• Experience with cloud cost optimization and enterprise governance models.
• Experience guiding teams within Agile delivery frameworks.

A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $80,600.00 - $.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and Well-being programs

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary depending on specific assignment and/or level of U.S. government security clearance held.