Position Overview:Ignite IT is seeking a Mobile and Cloud Architect to lead architecture, design, and implementation efforts for mobile applications and cloud-native services supporting client programs. This role focuses on ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient delivery of enterprise solutions in multi-cloud environments with an emphasis on modernization, mobility, and digital transformation.
Key Responsibilities: - Design end-to-end architecture for mobile platforms and cloud-native applications.
- Provide architectural oversight and strategic guidance on solutions deployed in AWS GovCloud and Azure Government.
- Collaborate with product owners, federal leadership, development teams, and security SMEs to ensure secure, compliant, and high-performance design.
- Lead the migration and optimization of applications and workloads to cloud-native services.
- Oversee mobile development frameworks, API integration, and mobile device management (MDM) configurations.
- Provide technical leadership in CI/CD pipeline design, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Develop and maintain architectural artifacts (diagrams, interface specs, data flows, etc.).
- Support operational planning, troubleshooting, and escalations for mobile and cloud production environments.
- Conduct architectural reviews and enforce best practices for cloud security, monitoring, and governance.
- Guide compliance with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and data protection standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver modernized capabilities across web, mobile, and data platforms.
RequirementsRequired Qualifications: - 10+ years of IT experience, including at least 5 years in cloud architecture roles.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain or maintain Public Trust clearance.
- Strong expertise with AWS (GovCloud), Azure Government, and hybrid cloud environments.
- Experience leading architecture for mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms.
- Proven ability to architect container-based solutions (Kubernetes, ECS, EKS).
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins, CodePipeline) and IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, OAuth2, and integration patterns for mobile services.
- Familiarity with MDM solutions (e.g., Intune, AirWatch) and mobile security practices.
- Demonstrated experience supporting federal IT programs or large-scale enterprise systems.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications: - AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
- Experience with federal statistical agencies.
- Familiarity with Enterprise Data Lake (EDL), CEDSCI, and enterprise service buses.
- Working knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture and Identity Federation.
Benefits - 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
