Lead Cloud Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Lead the design of scalable cloud infrastructure .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $170,144 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in designing scalable cloud infrastructure and implementing multi-cloud solutions, with a strong focus on CI/CD practices and automation tools. Proven ability to communicate complex architectures effectively to diverse stakeholders while guiding teams in DevOps and SecOps methodologies.

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Cloud Architecture ExperienceCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentAWS, Azure, Or GCP CertificationDevOps/DevSecOps MethodologiesTechnical Training Or Degree

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Hard Skills

Cloud Infrastructure DesignMulti-Cloud EnvironmentsAutomated Solutions DevelopmentLinux OS ExperienceTerraformJenkinsGitLabCloud Adoption StrategiesBackground Check CompliancePublic Trust Position Eligibility

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Cloud Certification

Industry Keywords

Digital TransformationIT InfrastructureSASECross-Account ApplicationsCloud Strategies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJenkinsLinuxTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design of scalable cloud infrastructure
Develop systems supporting multi-cloud environments, cross-account applications, SASE, and automated solutions
Collaborate with client stakeholders to define technical requirements and objectives
Guide DevOps and SecOps engineers
Ensure innovative and secure cloud strategies
Promote CI/CD practices and automation tools for provisioning cloud services
Partner with senior leadership, enterprise architecture teams, and agency personnel to build cloud adoption strategies
Communicate complex cloud architectures to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of IT/digital transformation experience
5+ years of deep hands-on AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud architecture and implementation experience
Build-out experience of CI/CD pipelines
Technical training, certification(s), or degree
Experience with Linux OS (preferred)
Experience with DevOps/DevSecOps methodologies and tools such as Terraform, Jenkins, and GitLab (preferred)
Professional cloud certification in AWS, Azure, or GCP (preferred)
Proven experience bridging on-premise systems with cloud environments (preferred)
Must be able to pass a background check to obtain a position of Public Trust
Official legal status in the United States required
Must have continuously resided in the United States for the last two years
Sponsorship is not offered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions and company match
Full-flex work weeks where possible
Paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year
10 paid holidays per year
Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance
AI-powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities
Internal mobility team supporting career goals
Wellness packages
Competitive pay
Award-winning culture of innovation
Military-friendly workplace