Mobile and Cloud Architect

Position Overview:

Ignite IT is seeking a Mobile and Cloud Architect to lead architecture, design, and implementation efforts for mobile applications and cloud-native services supporting client programs. This role focuses on ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient delivery of enterprise solutions in multi-cloud environments with an emphasis on modernization, mobility, and digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design end-to-end architecture for mobile platforms and cloud-native applications.
• Provide architectural oversight and strategic guidance on solutions deployed in AWS GovCloud and Azure Government.
• Collaborate with product owners, federal leadership, development teams, and security SMEs to ensure secure, compliant, and high-performance design.
• Lead the migration and optimization of applications and workloads to cloud-native services.
• Oversee mobile development frameworks, API integration, and mobile device management (MDM) configurations.
• Provide technical leadership in CI/CD pipeline design, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Develop and maintain architectural artifacts (diagrams, interface specs, data flows, etc.).
• Support operational planning, troubleshooting, and escalations for mobile and cloud production environments.
• Conduct architectural reviews and enforce best practices for cloud security, monitoring, and governance.
• Guide compliance with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and data protection standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver modernized capabilities across web, mobile, and data platforms.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of IT experience, including at least 5 years in cloud architecture roles.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain or maintain Public Trust clearance.
• Strong expertise with AWS (GovCloud), Azure Government, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience leading architecture for mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms.
• Proven ability to architect container-based solutions (Kubernetes, ECS, EKS).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins, CodePipeline) and IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, OAuth2, and integration patterns for mobile services.
• Familiarity with MDM solutions (e.g., Intune, AirWatch) and mobile security practices.
• Demonstrated experience supporting federal IT programs or large-scale enterprise systems.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
• Experience with federal statistical agencies.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Data Lake (EDL), CEDSCI, and enterprise service buses.
• Working knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture and Identity Federation.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance