VTG

Defense and intelligence services provider

AWS Cloud Architect

Cloud EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience, is required.
At least 8 years of IT experience, including at least 3 years in cloud architecture, is required.
Hands-on experience designing and deploying solutions in AWS is required.
Knowledge of AWS core services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, and CloudFormation, is required.
Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation is required.
Proficiency in scripting or programming with Python, Bash, or similar languages is required.
A deep understanding of networking, security, and distributed systems is required.
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is required.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar tools is required.

Responsibilities

Design and architect scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions using AWS services.
Lead cloud migration and modernization efforts from on-premises environments to AWS.
Develop cloud architecture frameworks, standards, and best practices.
Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, and security teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automation.
Ensure cloud environments meet security, compliance, and governance requirements.
Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
Evaluate new AWS services and emerging technologies to improve platform capabilities.
Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure and application issues.

Overview

VTG is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions. This role will lead cloud architecture strategy, drive modernization initiatives, and partner with engineering and business teams to deliver cloud-native solutions aligned with organizational goals.

What will you do?

Design and architect scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions using AWS services
Lead cloud migration and modernization efforts from on-premises to AWS
Develop cloud architecture frameworks, standards, and best practices
Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, and security teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automation
Ensure cloud environments meet security, compliance, and governance requirements
Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams
Evaluate new AWS services and emerging technologies to improve platform capabilities
Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure and application issues

Do you have what it takes?

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of IT experience with at least 3+ years in cloud architecture
Hands-on experience designing and deploying solutions in AWS
Strong knowledge of AWS core services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation)
Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Proficiency in scripting or programming (Python, Bash, or similar)
Deep understanding of networking, security, and distributed systems
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar)

About the Company

VTG

Defense and intelligence services provider

1) What VTG does: VTG provides defense and intelligence services with a focus on force modernization, digital transformation, aerospace and naval engineering, and cyber capabilities across a unified enterprise. 2) How its products work: It builds end-to-end capabilities by integrating specialized firms and services (engineering, IT, cyber, logistics) through acquisitions to deliver modernization and transformation for defense and intelligence customers. 3) How it differs from competitors: It operates as a single, cohesive organization after consolidating disparate units and growing through targeted acquisitions to expand its expertise in intelligence, cyber, and defense modernization rather than offering fragmented offerings. 4) What its goal is: To expand its footprint in the intelligence community and cyber domain while continuing defense modernization for government customers, supported by strategic growth and acquisitions.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lenoir, NC
Founded: 1866

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