AI & Data Cloud Architect

Job Family : IT Architecture/Cloud Travel Required : Up to 10% Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Public Trust What you will do: Guidehouse is seeking a Cloud Architect to design, implement, and oversee secure, scalable cloud and data platform solutions supporting enterprise analytics, data, and AI initiatives. This role provides hands-on technical leadership and architectural direction across cloud infrastructure, data platforms, and DevSecOps environments.

Responsibilities

• include, but are not limited to: Design end-to-end cloud and data platform architectures aligned to enterprise analytics, data management, and AI use cases.
• Lead infrastructure, platform engineering, and DevSecOps activities across cloud environments.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership across AWS, Snowflake, and Databricks platforms.
• Support architecture reviews, technical design sessions, and solution demonstrations with client stakeholders.
• Ensure cloud solutions align with security, governance, resiliency, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate closely with data architects, engineers, operations leads, and program leadership to deliver integrated solutions.
• Guide implementation teams on architectural standards, patterns, and best practices.
• What you will need: Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST Bachelor’s degree TEN (10) or more years of experience in cloud architecture, platform engineering, or infrastructure design roles.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Snowflake, Databricks etc. Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and platform automation.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale data and analytics environments.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment in the DC area.
• What would be nice to have: Cloud and platform certifications (AWS, Snowflake, Databricks).
• Experience with Alteryx or analytics platform integrations.
• Prior experience supporting financial services or regulatory organizations.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits

• include: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Parental Leave 401(k) Retirement Plan Group Term Life and Travel Assistance Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Care.com annual membership Employee Assistance Program Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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