6+ years of cloud technology support experience for Intelligence Community or government agencies
Hands-on experience with IC cloud environments
Proficiency in AWS cost and optimization tools
Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Experience with RHEL and Windows Server environments hardened to DISA STIGs
Current AWS certification relevant to GovCloud or C2S
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Ability to work onsite at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC
Responsibilities
Assess CG-26 cloud architecture for performance, cost, resilience, and security improvements
Design and document target-state architectures in IC cloud environments
Lead workload migration and modernization efforts from planning to execution
Align cloud solutions with IC and DoD security requirements
Collaborate with ISSOs and engineers on security controls and documentation
Support cloud cost management through usage analysis and reporting
Prepare optimization roadmaps and technical recommendations for stakeholders
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule with onsite requirements
Opportunity to work with the U.S. Coast Guard
Engagement in critical national security projects
Collaboration with experienced professionals in the field
Potential for career advancement within government contracting
Full Job Description
Hunter Strategy is looking for a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to support the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Intelligence Systems and Technology (CG-26). Working alongside the Project Manager and CG-26 staff, you will assess and optimize the Coast Guard's Intelligence Community cloud environments, recommend improvements, and guide them through implementation.
What You Will Do
Assess CG-26 cloud architecture and workloads for opportunities to improve performance, cost, resilience, and security
Design and document target-state architectures in IC cloud environments, including AWS C2S and AWS GovCloud (US)
Lead workload migration, modernization, and right-sizing efforts from planning through execution
Align cloud solutions with IC and DoD security requirements, including ICD 503, NIST SP 800-53, and RMF
Partner with ISSOs and engineers on security controls, monitoring, and architecture documentation
Support cloud cost management, including usage analysis and spend reporting
Prepare optimization roadmaps, briefings, and technical recommendations for government stakeholders
What You Bring
Bachelor's or Master's degree (BS, MA, or MS)
6+ years of experience providing cloud technology support to Intelligence Community or government agencies
Hands-on experience architecting and supporting IC cloud environments
Experience with AWS cost and optimization tools such as Cost Explorer, Budgets, Compute Optimizer, and Trusted Advisor
Infrastructure as code experience using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
Scripting in Python, plus Bash or PowerShell
Experience supporting RHEL and Windows Server environments hardened to DISA STIGs
Current cloud certification relevant to AWS GovCloud (US) or AWS C2S, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)
Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI
Ability to work onsite at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC on a hybrid schedule
Nice to Have
DoD 8140 qualifying certification, such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP
Container experience with Amazon EKS or ECS, Kubernetes, and Docker
CI/CD pipeline experience with GitLab or Jenkins
Logging and monitoring with Splunk or Elastic
Experience with VMware or other on-premises virtualization in hybrid environments
Prior experience supporting the U.S. Coast Guard
This posting is for a current vacancy and the employer intends to fill this position by November 23, 2026.
