Senior App Solutions Cloud Architect

Cherokee Federal

Cloud architect leading AWS, serverless, and DevSecOps solutions for Cherokee Federal’s USDA programs. Designing migrations, modernization roadmaps, and application support plans for federal environments.

Posted 9/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $185,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud computing architecture, including serverless design and DevSecOps automation, while effectively leading technical discussions and developing modernization plans for federal government environments.

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AWS Cloud Architect CertificationCloud-Based Solution DesignServerless Cloud ArchitectureDevSecOps AutomationAzure Security Center

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Hard Skills

Cloud Computing ArchitectureApplication MigrationApplication RationalizationArchitecture DiagramsTechnical RoadmapsCIO Standards ComplianceUSDA eAuth IntegrationSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Technical LeadershipResource Estimation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTime ManagementDecision-MakingTask Organization

Tools & Technologies

GitHubAzure Security CenterDevSecOps ToolsCIO Portfolio Management

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Cloud Architect CertificationPublic Trust Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Federal Government ProjectsUSDA Data CentersCloud Adoption InitiativesCloud Pilot EffortsCIO Application Support Plans

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide overall technical leadership and direction for cloud computing implementation efforts
Support cloud-based solution design, development, migration, foundational cloud services, and cloud adoption initiatives
Lead cloud pilot efforts and develop architectural concepts and models for federal government environments
Support adoption of serverless cloud architecture related to DevSecOps and cloud adoption
Support automation through DevSecOps, USDA eAuth integration, and Azure Security Center
Support application intake into the CIO portfolio
Strategically assess existing applications for support and service needs against CIO standards
Conduct application rationalization
Develop modernization plans and technical roadmaps
Lead technical discussions with business owners
Develop architecture diagrams
Present solution recommendations for business problems in compliance with USDA/FS IT standards and investments
Document new application needs and estimate resource requirements where directed
Recommend opportunities to CIO management for avoiding duplicate systems, applications, and interfaces
Draft CIO application support plans, including architecture diagrams
Draft resource support plans with Scrum Master or Project Manager, detailing resources, skills, duration, and sequencing
Present solution architecture to the architecture review board and/or CAB as needed
Participate in weekly CIO meetings
Document architecture tasks in GitHub

Requirements

What you’ll need

Public Trust or eligibility to obtain one
AWS Cloud Architect certification required
Experience with cloud-based solution design, development, and migration
Experience with cloud computing in an architecture capacity
Experience with serverless cloud architecture and design
Prior experience integrating with USDA data centers and environments
Experience with automation through DevSecOps
Experience with USDA eAuth integration
Experience with Azure Security Center
Prior experience supporting U.S. Federal Government projects
Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is required
Excellent communication skills
Strong time management and decision-making skills
Basic task organizational skills
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Other possible benefits as provided
Military friendly employer
Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply