Senior AWS Cloud Architect (IT Systems Architect III)
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Job Location:
Falls Church, VA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 62 - 65
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a Cloud/AWS Senior System Architect to lead enterprise system and cloud architecture efforts for a mission-critical federal program. This is a high-impact role for an architect who thrives in complex environments driving secure scalable and reliable architectures that comply with federal IT and security standards.
This is a six-month contract position starting 1.5.2026 -7.5.2026. Must be a US citizen
WORKSITE
Remote - EST
WORK SCHEDULE
Full-time. Occasional flexibility may be required to support program needs.
PAY RATE
$62.00 - $65.00 per hour
WHAT WE OFFER
Paid sick leave based on state regulations after 90 days of employment
Medical dental and vision coverage after a waiting period (60% paid by Fortuna)
Free TeleMedicine and Mental Health support for employees and their families
Additional voluntary benefits: Group Life Insurance Accidental Insurance Critical Care Short-Term Disability
WHAT YOULL DO
Design and implement enterprise-wide architecture solutions across cloud database and infrastructure environments
Develop architecture frameworks and models aligned with operational technical and informational requirements
Lead planning and design of complex scalable infrastructure systems-including DevOps pipelines servers and databases
Translate business and technical requirements into strategic architectural solutions and integration strategies
Drive adoption of AWS GovCloud and other cloud-based platforms ensuring security scalability and performance
Collaborate with stakeholders analysts engineers and developers to define application and data architecture standards
Conduct technical evaluations of current systems and recommend improvements for performance and efficiency
Ensure architectural solutions conform to enterprise standards project goals and cybersecurity requirements
Lead or participate in agile teams and DevOps processes to ensure architectural alignment across development cycles
Support the full lifecycle of IT systems: design development enhancement maintenance and modernization
Provide documentation and technical guidance to cross-functional teams and government stakeholders
WHAT YOULL BRING
Bachelors degree with 12 years experience (or 16 years without a degree) supporting enterprise IT systems
Certified AWS Solutions Architect with proven expertise in cloud design and implementation
Experience with IBM Oracle and cloud-based products in secure federal environments
Strong background in Identity & Access Management (IAM) and AWS GovCloud
Knowledge of cybersecurity standards and secure architecture best practices
Demonstrated ability to design and manage highly available business-critical systems
Deep understanding of software development testing and release management lifecycles
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and their impact on system architecture
Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and perform complex technical tasks
US Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance
ABOUT FORTUNA
Fortuna operates as a staffing agency that sources screens and presents potential candidates for employment opportunities on behalf of our clients. Founded in 2012 our leadership team brings more than 50 years of combined industry experience. Headquartered in McClellan California Fortuna also operates offices in Los Angeles New York the Philippines and Israel. We proudly serve as an active member of multiple California service agreements including CMAS ITMSA (Tier 2) and the CalPERS SpringFed Pool as well as various municipalities and Fortune 500 vendor pools.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- IT Experience
- Apache Hive
- APIs
- Spring
- .NET
- Solution Architecture
- J2EE
- Java
- Microservices
- Azure
- Project Implementation
- Oracle
About Company
We offer a people-centric and customized approach to help you not just survive but thrive in today’s competitive landscape.
