Cloud Enterprise Architect

Accenture Federal Services

. Define reference architectures and standards for cloud and infrastructure across AWS, Azure, hybrid, and Google Cloud .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $111,400 - $187,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in cloud architecture and infrastructure engineering, with a strong focus on AWS and Azure. Capable of leading cloud migration efforts while ensuring compliance with NIST, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cloud Architecture DesignAWS Solutions Architect Professional CertificationAzure Solutions Architect Expert CertificationNIST 800-53 ComplianceDisaster Recovery Planning

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Hard Skills

Cloud MigrationInfrastructure ModernizationNetworkingComputeStorageVirtualizationInfrastructure As CodeCI/CDDevSecOpsObservability Platforms

Soft Skills

Stakeholder AdvisingMentoringTechnical DirectionTrade-off Explanation

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGoogle CloudITIL

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Solutions Architect ProfessionalAzure Solutions Architect ExpertGoogle Professional Cloud ArchitectCISSPITIL Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal AgenciesHighly Regulated EnvironmentsData Center ConsolidationEnterprise ModernizationCloud Cost Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define reference architectures and standards for cloud and infrastructure across AWS, Azure, hybrid, and Google Cloud
Design for availability, resiliency, scalability, and disaster recovery
Lead architecture for cloud migration and infrastructure modernization
Design to NIST, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust requirements, and lead security architecture reviews with cybersecurity teams
Run architecture reviews and governance and define architecture requirements for service management and operational readiness
Advise program and executive stakeholders and mentor engineers and junior architects
Set architecture direction for secure, resilient cloud and infrastructure environments serving federal customers
Guide modernization and migration work
Advise technical and executive stakeholders
Lead through technical direction rather than managing a team

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in cloud or infrastructure engineering and architecture, including 3+ years as an architect or senior technical lead
Deep design experience in AWS or Azure, with working knowledge of the other
Strong grounding in networking, compute, storage, virtualization, and Windows and Linux environments
Experience designing highly available, resilient architectures, including disaster recovery
Knowledge of NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and ATO processes, plus identity and Zero Trust architecture
Understanding of infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and DevSecOps well enough to set standards and review designs
Working knowledge of ITIL and observability platforms
The ability to explain trade-offs clearly to executives and engineers
Must have an active Top Secret clearance
AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect certification
CISSP or equivalent, and ITIL certification
Experience in federal agencies or other highly regulated environments
Experience with data center consolidation or enterprise modernization programs
Familiarity with cloud cost management
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative and caring community
Hands-on experience
Certifications
Industry training
Equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities or religious observances