What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Solutions Architect position at SteerBridge?
SteerBridge Strategies is a CVE-Verified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering a broad spectrum of professional services to the U.S. Government and private sector. Backed by decades of hands-on experience in federal acquisition and procurement, we provide agile, best-in-class commercial solutions that drive mission success.
Our strength lies in our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, discipline, and dedication shape everything we do. At SteerBridge, we don’t just hire talent—we empower it, creating meaningful career paths for those who have served and those who share our commitment to excellence.
SteerBridge seeks a Cloud Solution Architect for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Modern Disability Claims. The Cloud Solution Architect should have a minimum of 8 years of experience in IT and cloud architecture to design and implement scalable, secure, and FedRAMP-compliant environments on AWS, Azure, or GCP. This is an opportunity to lead critical cloud initiatives, shape infrastructure strategies, and ensure federal compliance in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
\n- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Citizen.
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields.
- 8 years of experience in IT with a focus on cloud engineering and solution architecture.
- Strong experience with at least one major cloud provider: AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Professional-level certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect).
- Proficiency in IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar technologies.
- Deep understanding of cloud security frameworks, identity management, and FedRAMP/NIST compliance.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience presenting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, or GCP, leveraging at least 8 years of hands-on experience.
- Architect cloud environments that comply with FedRAMP, NIST, and federal security standards.
- Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent for provisioning and management.
- Drive cloud modernization efforts and lead solutioning for complex federal and enterprise-level projects.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with security, DevOps, and application teams to integrate cloud solutions into the broader IT ecosystem.
- Conduct architecture assessments, cost analysis, and implement optimization strategies.
- Document and present detailed architecture diagrams, security models, and deployment strategies.
- Stay abreast of evolving cloud technologies, federal regulations, and security best practices.
SteerBridge Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.
Salary : $140,000 - $150,000
