Ai & Data Cloud Architect

<p><b><u>Job Family</u>:</b></p>IT Architecture/Cloud<p><br/><b><u>Travel Required</u>:</b></p>Up to 10%<p><br/><b><u>Clearance Required</u>:</b></p>Ability to Obtain Public Trust<p></p><p></p><p><b><u>What you will do:</u></b></p><p>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.</p><p>Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li><p>Design end-to-end cloud and data platform architectures aligned to enterprise analytics, data management, and AI use cases.</p></li><li><p>Lead infrastructure, platform engineering, and DevSecOps activities across cloud environments.</p></li><li><p>Provide hands-on technical leadership across AWS, Snowflake, and Databricks platforms.</p></li><li><p>Support architecture reviews, technical design sessions, and solution demonstrations with client stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Ensure cloud solutions align with security, governance, resiliency, and compliance requirements.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate closely with data architects, engineers, operations leads, and program leadership to deliver integrated solutions.</p></li><li><p>Guide implementation teams on architectural standards, patterns, and best practices.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>What you will need:</u></b></p><ul><li>Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST</li><li>Bachelor’s degree</li><li>TEN (10) or more years of experience in cloud architecture, platform engineering, or infrastructure design roles.</li><li>Hands-on experience with AWS, Snowflake, Databricks etc.</li><li>Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and platform automation.</li><li>Experience supporting enterprise-scale data and analytics environments.</li><li>Ability to work in a hybrid environment in the DC area.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>What would be nice to have:</u></b></p><ul><li>Cloud and platform certifications (AWS, Snowflake, Databricks).</li><li>Experience with Alteryx or analytics platform integrations.</li><li>Prior experience supporting financial services or regulatory organizations.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><br/><u><b>What We Offer:</b></u></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Benefits include:</p><ul><li><p>Medical, Rx, Dental &amp; Vision Insurance</p></li><li><p>Personal and Family Sick Time &amp; Company Paid Holidays</p></li><li><p>Parental Leave</p></li><li><p>401(k) Retirement Plan</p></li><li><p>Group Term Life and Travel Assistance</p></li><li><p>Voluntary Life and AD&amp;D Insurance</p></li><li><p>Health Savings Account, Health Care &amp; Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts</p></li><li><p>Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits</p></li><li><p>Short-Term &amp; Long-Term Disability</p></li><li><p>Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications &amp; Learning Opportunities</p></li><li><p>Employee Referral Program</p></li><li><p>Corporate Sponsored Events &amp; Community Outreach</p></li><li><p>Care.com annual membership</p></li><li><p>Employee Assistance Program</p></li><li><p>Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)</p></li><li><p>Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus</p></li></ul><p></p><p><u><b>About Guidehouse</b></u></p><p>Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.</p><p></p><p>Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.</p><p></p><p>If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at <a href="mailto:RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com</span></a>. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.</p><p></p><p>All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or <a href="mailto:guidehouse@myworkday.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>guidehouse@myworkday.com</span></a>.  Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be cons