Cloud Architect

Who is Element?

We serve as a consulting partner at the intersection between innovation and our clients’ needs, efficiently crafting meaningful user experiences for government customers. As a HUBZone-certified business, we foster local economic development. We also lead digital transformation in government agencies. Join us to drive impactful change in government service delivery while contributing to meaningful initiatives focused on innovation, usability, and accessibility.

Why Work at Element?

We foster a supportive culture where collaboration and creativity flourish, even in a remote work setting, encouraging all to be in their element. With a continued commitment to diversity and inclusion, we ensure every voice is valued and heard, inspiring a place of belonging. Our human-centered approach extends beyond our services, with a culture that supports our team's mission of making a meaningful impact through technology, innovation, and user-centric design. Whether you're developing cutting-edge technology solutions or designing intuitive interfaces, your contributions will have a transformative effect on the lives of countless individuals, shaping how users engage with vital government services. Join us and have a far-reaching impact, resonating across diverse demographics, from communities to the families that build th

Position Overview

As a Cloud Solutions Architect at Element, you’ll play an important role in the design and implementation of resilient, secure, scalable, and cost-effect solutions leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Compute cloud. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, to understand business requirements and to provide architectural oversight and guidance throughout the software lifecycle. You’ll be part of a team of digital service experts helping the US federal government modernize and streamline federal digital infrastructure and services. 

• Collaborate closely with development teams and business stakeholders to understand their business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Design, architect, and implement cloud-native architectures using cloud services, while adhering to federal agency security and compliance standards.
• Develop technical documents, and solution diagrams to communicate proposed solution options effectively to client stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with the latest services, features, and best practices of the cloud platformProvide technical support and guidance to resolve complex issues related to AWS cloud infrastructure and security.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, MIS, or a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• At least 6 years experience working as a solutions or cloud architect or similar role with a focus on Amazon, Microsoft or Google platforms.
• Understanding of and experience with cloud-native architecture using cloud native services such as Amazon’s EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and others.
• Experience using architectural frameworks like the Amazon well architected framework to evaluate and improve cloud architectures.
• Experience developing and presenting technical diagrams and presentations.
• The ability to effectively communicate technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences both verbally and in writing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a remote, collaborative environment. 
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.
• Must reside in the Continental US.
• Depending on government agency, specific requirements may include public trust background check or security clearance.

• Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools like CDK or terraform is a plus.
• Experience with containerization technology (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus In depth understanding of federal security and compliance requirements is highly desirable.

Location

Be in your Element. We are a remote-first company based in Washington, DC.

Element is an equal opportunity employer  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected class. 

We believe in a world where solutions we build improve the lives of those who use them.

Salary : $150,000 - $185,000