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Sr. Cloud Systems Architect (Cleared)
Washington DC (negotiable), DCSr. Cloud Systems Architect (Cleared)
Washington DC (Negotiable)
**ACTIVE TOP SECRET/SCI Clearance with Polygraph Required to Start**
SCD Information Technology (SCDIT) is seeking a visionary Senior Cloud Systems Architect to provide technical leadership for a large-scale cloud migration initiative. In this role, you will be responsible for developing the overall architectural strategy and guiding the successful migration of on-premises workloads and applications to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). You will work closely with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and project managers to devise secure, high-performing, and cost-effective cloud solutions that align with corporate objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Salary Range: $200,000 - 250,000
The SCD Information Technology pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role’s responsibilities, the candidate’s educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.
In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes major medical benefits, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training and certification benefits, health and wellness initiatives, and more.
At SCD Information Technology, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Washington DC (Negotiable)
**ACTIVE TOP SECRET/SCI Clearance with Polygraph Required to Start**
SCD Information Technology (SCDIT) is seeking a visionary Senior Cloud Systems Architect to provide technical leadership for a large-scale cloud migration initiative. In this role, you will be responsible for developing the overall architectural strategy and guiding the successful migration of on-premises workloads and applications to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). You will work closely with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and project managers to devise secure, high-performing, and cost-effective cloud solutions that align with corporate objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for migrating enterprise workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
- Architect end-to-end cloud solutions, including compute, storage, networking, databases, and integration components within OCI.
- Lead the assessment of existing systems and develop comprehensive roadmaps and migration strategies.
- Ensure cloud architecture incorporates security, compliance, disaster recovery, and business continuity requirements.
- Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to guide the migration of complex business applications, including Oracle technologies such as PeopleSoft, Exadata, Autonomous Database, and Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC).
- Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend adoption where beneficial.
- Serve as a mentor and technical authority for engineering teams, providing architectural guidance and oversight throughout the migration lifecycle.
- Maintain comprehensive architectural and process documentation and communicate complex technical information effectively to leadership and stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 10+ years of IT experience, including strong recent experience architecting Oracle solutions and leading cloud migration projects.
- Demonstrated expertise designing and implementing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) solutions at enterprise scale.
- Deep knowledge of networking, security, identity management, and governance in cloud environments.
- Proficiency with automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell).
- Outstanding analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
- Oracle Cloud certification(s) strongly preferred (e.g., Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Track record of architecting and leading successful large-scale cloud migrations.
- Experience with DoD/Army enterprise applications
- Hands-on experience with hybrid and multi-cloud architectures.
- Expertise in Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC), Exadata, Oracle Autonomous Database, and Oracle PeopleSoft migrations.
- Experience with CI/CD, DevOps methodologies, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Deep understanding of database migration strategies and tools (e.g., Oracle Data Pump, RMAN, GoldenGate).
- Experience with Operations and Maintenance of cloud and hybrid enterprise systems
Salary Range: $200,000 - 250,000
The SCD Information Technology pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role’s responsibilities, the candidate’s educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.
In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes major medical benefits, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training and certification benefits, health and wellness initiatives, and more.
At SCD Information Technology, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.