Cloud Solutions Architect (AWS)

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Role Overview

Core One is hiring a senior-level Cloud Solutions Architect (AWS). This is a full-time role in McLean. Part of Core One's Frontend hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

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Job description

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Salary Range: $250,000 - $270,000

Position Overview

We are seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of cloud-based solutions supporting mission-critical applications within an AWS environment. This role serves as the technical authority responsible for ensuring that cloud architecture aligns with operational requirements, cybersecurity mandates, scalability objectives, and Intelligence Community (IC) compliance standards.

The Cloud Solutions Architect will work closely with Front-End Developers, Back-End Developers, Database Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Security Analysts, Requirements Managers, and program leadership to design and maintain secure, resilient, and highly available cloud solutions that support both pilot operations and full operational deployment.

The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in AWS cloud architecture, DevSecOps, cloud security, enterprise integration patterns, and federal compliance frameworks including NIST RMF, FedRAMP, and ICD 503.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Solution Design

Lead the design and implementation of AWS cloud architectures supporting enterprise applications.
Develop scalable, resilient, and secure architectures aligned with mission objectives.
Define cloud adoption strategies, reference architectures, and technical standards.
Establish architecture patterns for:

Web applications
APIs and microservices
Data platforms
Analytics and reporting solutions
Security monitoring systems

Ensure solutions support future scalability and operational growth.

AWS Infrastructure Design

Design and manage AWS services including:

Compute

EC2
Auto Scaling Groups
ECS
EKS
AWS Lambda

Storage

Databases

RDS
Aurora
DynamoDB
ElastiCache

Networking

VPC
Transit Gateway
Route 53
Load Balancers
PrivateLink
VPN and Direct Connect

Security

IAM
KMS
CloudTrail
GuardDuty
Security Hub
AWS Config

Cloud Security & Compliance

Ensure cloud solutions meet:

NIST SP 800-53
NIST RMF (800-37)
FedRAMP Moderate/High
ICD 503
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles

Collaborate with Security Analysts to:

Implement security controls
Support ATO efforts
Reduce cybersecurity risk

Design:

Encryption solutions
Access control models
Logging and monitoring architectures

Ensure security controls are integrated into cloud-native services.

DevSecOps & Automation

Partner with DevOps Engineers to implement:

CI/CD pipelines
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Automated compliance validation

Establish standards for:

Terraform
CloudFormation
GitOps workflows

Enable automated deployment and governance controls.

Application & Data Architecture

Front-End Collaboration

Ensure architecture supports:

Modern web applications
Dashboarding capabilities
Responsive user experiences

Back-End Collaboration

Define API architectures and service integration patterns.
Support microservices and event-driven architectures.

Database Collaboration

Design cloud-native data solutions.
Define:

Data storage strategies
Backup and recovery models
Disaster recovery capabilities

Operational Resilience & Reliability

Design highly available and fault-tolerant systems.
Establish:

Multi-AZ architectures
Disaster recovery strategies
Business continuity plans

Define service-level objectives (SLOs) and availability targets.

Monitoring & Observability

Design enterprise observability solutions utilizing:

CloudWatch
AWS X-Ray
Splunk
Datadog
Prometheus
Grafana

Ensure operational visibility across infrastructure and applications.
Define monitoring standards and alerting strategies.

Requirements & Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with Requirements Managers to:

Translate mission needs into technical architecture
Assess feasibility and risk

Support:

Architecture reviews
Technical roadmaps
Executive briefings

Present technical solutions to Government stakeholders and leadership.

Governance & Architecture Review

Lead architecture review boards and technical design reviews.
Establish:

Cloud governance standards
Security architecture standards
Solution review processes

Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies.

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

Develop and maintain:

Cloud architecture diagrams
Technical reference architectures
Cloud standards and policies

Collaborate with Technical Writers and Knowledge Managers to ensure architecture documentation remains current and accessible.

Mentorship & Technical Leadership

Mentor engineers and architects across the program.
Promote engineering excellence and cloud best practices.
Serve as the senior technical advisor for cloud-related decisions.

Required Qualifications

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Bachelor's Degree in: Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or Related technical discipline
8+ years of experience in IT systems engineering, cloud engineering, or architecture roles.
5+ years of AWS architecture experience.
Experience designing enterprise cloud solutions supporting mission-critical applications.
Strong understanding of:
- Cloud-native architectures
- Microservices
- Infrastructure as Code
- DevSecOps practices
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Desired Qualifications

Experience supporting Intelligence Community programs
Experience with:
- AWS GovCloud
- FedRAMP-authorized environments
- Cross-domain architectures
- Zero Trust initiatives
Familiarity with:
- SAFe Agile methodologies
- ITIL practices
- Enterprise architecture frameworks

Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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What does a Cloud Solutions Architect (AWS) at Core One earn?

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When was the Cloud Solutions Architect (AWS) role at Core One posted?

This role was posted on July 22, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Cloud Solutions Architect (AWS) role at Core One require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Core One lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.

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