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Rackner

Location:
United States, Washington DC

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

Rackner is seeking a Cloud Architect to gather requirements and design Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud-based system deployments and system transitions. The Cloud Solution Architect will architect and plan migrations to commercial cloud service providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure and Office 365, GCP, or similar cloud platforms. Will act as a technical lead on a team of architects, leading the design and recommendation for the best solution.

Job Responsibility:

Work with end users and application experts to elicit requirements for designing and deploying scalable, highly available, and fault tolerant systems in cloud based systems
Lift and shift planning for data migration to and from cloud-based systems
Ingress and egress planning for data migration to and from cloud-based systems
Select appropriate cloud services based on data, database, or security requirements
Manage the integration with on-premises enterprise networks and systems
Identify appropriate use of cloud architectural best practices
Estimate cloud costs and identify cost control measures and solutions
Provide tasking and oversight to other technical team members performing design and architecture
Provide technical clarity and direction to Cloud Iaas, PaaS, and SaaS Consultants
Review final work products for accuracy and adherence to design concepts

Requirements:

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or Information Systems)
Master’s degree and 10 years’ experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 14 years of professional experience with: research, design and development of computer and network software or specialized utility which may include database maintenance within an application area
Experience applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting
Experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g. agile, DevOps/DevSecOps)
Cloud Computing vendor architecture certification
Active DoD Secret clearance or higher

What we offer:

Employee development and training and covers the cost of certifications relevant to a position and the technologies/services provided
Fitness/Gym membership eligibility
Weekly pay schedule
Employee swag, snacks & events
401K with 100% matching up to 6%
Highly competitive PTO
Great health insurance with large network of providers
Medical/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance, and short- & long-term disability
Industry-Leading Weekly Pay Schedule
Home office & equipment plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Work Type:

Remote work

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