Sr AWS Architect - CGI Group, Inc.
Fairfax, VA 22032
About the Job
Sr AWS Architect
Position Description
At CGI Federal's Federal Solutions Group, we are looking for a Senior AWS Cloud Solution Architect to deliver IT excellence and create innovative solutions in the Cloud
Work with fellow AWS and Azure Architects and Engineers to form the best minds in cloud solutions and give innovative solutions to our clients.
*This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.
Your future duties and responsibilities
• Architect, design, and implement cloud-based and cloud-native workloads while factoring in compliance, security, cost and industry best practices.
• Become subject matter experts and evangelize the latest technologies and tools to provide better efficiency and solution to other teams
• Collaborate with client's application and infrastructure teams to gather functional and technical requirements
• Create detailed technical drawing of cloud-based solutions and reference architectures.
• Support and consult with clients in AWS deployments, migrations, operations and maintenance based on AWS Well Architected Framework
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
• 10+ years of experience with AWS Cloud
• AWS Certifications - AWS Certified Solution Professional.
• Communication skills to work with your team, managers, business units and stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of DevOps tooling and principles, including infrastructure as code and continuous integration, release and deployment patterns and practices
• Experience architecting solutions in response to RFP and Business Development efforts for the Federal Government
• Must be comfortable creating and presenting technical topics.
• Needs to have the ability to develop and contribute while working seamlessly in a distributed team via collaboration tools
• Possess strong ability to identify and define business, technical, and security requirements, align them with Cloud Services, and make recommendations for solutions to meet the customer's requirements
• Must own ability to learn fast, adapt to new technology and keep current with industry standards & certifications
• Strong consulting and customer service focus to work with CGI Business Units and customers to understand their requirements, and problems in order to design right-fit solutions
Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:
• Additional AWS (Associate level, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional or Specialty), Cloud and Security Certifications (AWS Certified Security - Specialty, CISSP, CEH, GIAC or Security+)
• Bachelor level technical degree or equivalent experience; Computer Science or Engineering background preferred
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, including automation and standard deployment models (canary, blue/green, etc.).
• Experience in supporting container-based applications, microservices patterns and API`s in AWS (Docker, AWS ECS, AWS ECR, AWS Fargate, AWS EKS, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of at least one programming language (C#, Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Ruby, etc.) or shell scripting language (POSIX shell/Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
• Knowledge of cloud networking patterns and services, such as load balancing, overlay networking, VPN and multi-datacenter networking
• Knowledge of at least one of federal compliance standards (CMMC, DoD SRG, DoD STIGs, FedRAMP and NIST) is preferred.
• Understanding and desire to work with AI (Artificial Intelligence), ML (Machine Learning) and Big Data services and solutions.
Additional Requirements:
• Due to the nature of the government contracts, we support, US Citizenship is required.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role
The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and license and certifications
To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case
A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S
is $76,300.00 - $185,800.00.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and Well-being programs
Due to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required.
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Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging
Here, you'll reach your full potential because...
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life
That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees
We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.
Your work creates value
You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last
You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities
If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S
Employment Compliance mailbox at
You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested
Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you
Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job
Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.
We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.
All CGI offers of employment in the U.S
are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation
Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held
Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check
CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI's legal duty to furnish information.
Position Description
At CGI Federal's Federal Solutions Group, we are looking for a Senior AWS Cloud Solution Architect to deliver IT excellence and create innovative solutions in the Cloud
Work with fellow AWS and Azure Architects and Engineers to form the best minds in cloud solutions and give innovative solutions to our clients.
*This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.
Your future duties and responsibilities
• Architect, design, and implement cloud-based and cloud-native workloads while factoring in compliance, security, cost and industry best practices.
• Become subject matter experts and evangelize the latest technologies and tools to provide better efficiency and solution to other teams
• Collaborate with client's application and infrastructure teams to gather functional and technical requirements
• Create detailed technical drawing of cloud-based solutions and reference architectures.
• Support and consult with clients in AWS deployments, migrations, operations and maintenance based on AWS Well Architected Framework
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
• 10+ years of experience with AWS Cloud
• AWS Certifications - AWS Certified Solution Professional.
• Communication skills to work with your team, managers, business units and stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of DevOps tooling and principles, including infrastructure as code and continuous integration, release and deployment patterns and practices
• Experience architecting solutions in response to RFP and Business Development efforts for the Federal Government
• Must be comfortable creating and presenting technical topics.
• Needs to have the ability to develop and contribute while working seamlessly in a distributed team via collaboration tools
• Possess strong ability to identify and define business, technical, and security requirements, align them with Cloud Services, and make recommendations for solutions to meet the customer's requirements
• Must own ability to learn fast, adapt to new technology and keep current with industry standards & certifications
• Strong consulting and customer service focus to work with CGI Business Units and customers to understand their requirements, and problems in order to design right-fit solutions
Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:
• Additional AWS (Associate level, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional or Specialty), Cloud and Security Certifications (AWS Certified Security - Specialty, CISSP, CEH, GIAC or Security+)
• Bachelor level technical degree or equivalent experience; Computer Science or Engineering background preferred
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, including automation and standard deployment models (canary, blue/green, etc.).
• Experience in supporting container-based applications, microservices patterns and API`s in AWS (Docker, AWS ECS, AWS ECR, AWS Fargate, AWS EKS, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of at least one programming language (C#, Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Ruby, etc.) or shell scripting language (POSIX shell/Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
• Knowledge of cloud networking patterns and services, such as load balancing, overlay networking, VPN and multi-datacenter networking
• Knowledge of at least one of federal compliance standards (CMMC, DoD SRG, DoD STIGs, FedRAMP and NIST) is preferred.
• Understanding and desire to work with AI (Artificial Intelligence), ML (Machine Learning) and Big Data services and solutions.
Additional Requirements:
• Due to the nature of the government contracts, we support, US Citizenship is required.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role
The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and license and certifications
To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case
A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S
is $76,300.00 - $185,800.00.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and Well-being programs
Due to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required.
#CGIFederalJob
#LI-SB12
Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging
Here, you'll reach your full potential because...
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life
That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees
We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.
Your work creates value
You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last
You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities
If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S
Employment Compliance mailbox at
US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com
You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested
Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you
Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job
Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.
We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.
All CGI offers of employment in the U.S
are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation
Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held
Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check
CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI's legal duty to furnish information.
Source : CGI Group, Inc.