Lead Cloud Architect

BLN24
McLean, VA
Job Title: Lead Cloud Architect

Company: BLN24

About Us: We find strength in teamwork-a better you is a better us
BLN24 is an award-winning Management Consulting Firm that supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving their mission and goals. Our service and solutions delivery start with understanding each client’s end-state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency’s organization to improve and enhance strategic and technical operations and deployments.

Position Overview:
BLN24 is seeking a Lead Cloud Architect to join our team. The Lead Cloud Architect will join our project team to design target AWS environments, manage cloud migration for government clients, including setting up the environment, databases and AWS services, CI/CD pipelines and help cloud migration team to deploy refactored applications to target AWS environments. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with AWS GovCloud, code deployments, CI/CD pipelines, security, containerization and serverless computing.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and architect government client’s target AWS GovCloud application environment.
  • Architect and engineer AWS GovCloud services utilizing containers and serverless computing.
  • Build and configure CI/CD pipelines and automated code deployments to target environments
  • Create Infrastructure as Code (IAC) using Terraform to deploy services.
  • Define and enforce Git branching strategies to support parallel development, release management, and controlled deployments across environments.
  • Provision and configure AWS Services, such as EC2, ECS, EKS, S3, Lambda, RDS and other cloud services.
  • Provide ROMs (Rough Order of Magnitude) and refined cost models for proposals and migrations.
  • Create and update reference architecture documentation, including specifications and diagrams.
  • Optimize and harden target environments to ensure seamless operations of highly transactional environment.
  • Support ATO documentation and security reviews
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in cloud architecture, engineering, system, application administration.
  • Experience with Amazon AWS GovCloud and knowledge of AWS services and structures
  • Experience with Lambda functions and ability to develop scripts using Python
  • Experience automating deployments and using AWS services to optimize migration.
  • Ability to set up databases and migrate data using AWS services.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent architecture skills and ability to develop architecture and AWS diagrams.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Security + certification
  • AWS Certifications
What BLN24 brings to the Game:
BLN24 benefits are game changing. We like our team to play hard and that means they need to be taken care of — physically, financially, and emotionally. We make sure to keep them in the game by giving them access to generous medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • You can join one of the fastest growing companies headquartered in the Washington DC Metro Area. We give you the opportunity to work in different sectors, so you have the chance at variety while maintaining stability.
  • Flexibility at BLN24 allows each individual the opportunity to balance quality work and their personal lives. Depending on projects, we allow remote working opportunities so you can always be in the game no matter where you call home.
BLN24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe people are our strength and understand diverse talents are key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Posted 2026-01-05

Recommended Jobs

Carpenter

Landry/French Construction
Portsmouth, VA

Carpenter Are you a team player looking for a rewarding and exciting career? Landry/French is always looking for skilled carpenters. Benefits Overview We offer a highly competitive benefits packag…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-28

Manager, Product Management - On Demand Finance Technology: Finance ERP Modernization SaaS Infrastructure

Capital One
McLean, VA

Overview Manager, Product Management – On Demand Finance Technology: Finance ERP Modernization SaaS Infrastructure Product Management at Capital One is a booming, vibrant craft that requires r…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-27

Jewelry Consultant

Brilliant Earth
Fairfax, VA

Jewelry Consultant - Fairfax, VA Our Jewelry Consultants provide an exceptional experience for every Brilliant Earth customer. As a Jewelry Consultant you will guide the customer through the life …

View Details
Posted 2026-02-18

Infusion Nurse (Psychiatry) - RN

Serenity Mental Health Centers
Fairfax, VA

I nfusion Nurse (Psychiatry) – RN  Location:  Fairfax, VA Schedule:  Three 12-hour shifts/week | Alternating Saturdays | No Sundays  Setting:  Outpatient Mental Health Clinic  Ready to prac…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-24

DVSH - Assistant Director of Domestic Violence & Supportive Housing

Shelter House
Fairfax, VA

Title: Assistant Director of Domestic Violence & Supportive Housing (DVSH) Level: Assistant Director Department: Domestic Violence & Supportive Housing Reports to: Director of Domestic Vi…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-04

Mobile Crisis Response Mental Health Assessor (LPC or LCSW)

EMS
North Chesterfield, VA

Mobile Crisis Response Mental Health Assessor (LPC or LCSW; or Licensed-Eligible Residents or Supervisees in Social Work) EMS of Virginia is seeking a skilled assessor who will complete assessmen…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-24

Executive Assistant EA / PA

VOSTROM
Virginia Beach, VA

Executive Assistant  Work Location:  Virginia Beach, VA or   New York, NY  Alternate Designations: Executive Assistant, EA, PA Reports to:  Chief Executive Officer / Chief of Staff The Opp…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-12

Automation & Facilities Engineer

LIPTON Teas and Infusions
Suffolk, VA

LIPTON Teas and Infusions is the biggest tea business in the world, with world class purpose driven brands such as Lipton, PG Tips and Pukka. As Lipton Teas and Infusions we are united in one purpose:…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-26

BioPharma Physician Account Rep (Entry)

Innovativ Pharma, Inc.
Roanoke, VA

Are you looking for a lucrative career where you can make a big difference in the health of others. Does a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and support your Pharmaceut…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-01

Software Test Engineer -TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology
Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA

Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise t…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-26