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Job Description: The Cloud Architect Lead will serve as the senior technical lead for USDA Rural Development's modernization of its application portfolio into a FedRAMP Moderate government cloud, with primary responsibility for cloud strategy, architecture, security alignment, and technical leadership across migration and modernization activities. Note: This role is for a proposal. Offer will be contingent upon proposal award which is scheduled for approximately Duties/ Responsibilities
Lead development of the RD cloud adoption strategy and application-centric modernization roadmap, including migration waves, timelines, success metrics, and TCO/ROI analysis for target workloads.
Design secure, scalable cloud architectures within USDA OCIO/DISC-managed landing zones, focusing on containerization, microservices, managed services, and hybrid integrations with mainframe and on-prem systems.
Ensure alignment with USDA enterprise standards and governance, including use of OCIO-provided networking, security controls, and identity solutions (no creation of independent landing zones).
Provide expert guidance on Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, etc.), reusable templates, and tagging standards that comply with USDA security baselines and tagging policies.
Lead application-level modernization planning and runbook development (re-platforming to managed database services, refactoring monoliths to microservices, container adoption, performance tuning, and sustainment procedures).
Coordinate and oversee pilot modernization efforts to validate performance, security, and functionality in cloud-native environments, ensuring adherence to FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53, and USDA governance.
Partner with Security and Compliance teams to perform security architecture reviews, gap assessments, and to support ATO documentation (SSP, PIA, PTA, ISA, MOU, POA&M) and RMF lifecycle activities for applications.
Direct the design and implementation of DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Enterprise/GitHub Actions) with embedded security scanning, compliance checks, automated testing, and audit logging in line with USDA policies.
Oversee optimization and monitoring strategies, including cost management dashboards, tagging and chargeback/showback models, and monthly optimization reporting on utilization, performance bottlenecks, and cost anomalies.
Lead training and knowledge transfer to RD staff, including architecture documentation, operational runbooks, incident response playbooks, backup and DR procedures, and final transition and readiness workshops.
Provide surge leadership during critical cutovers and testing windows, coordinating modernization engineers, DevSecOps engineers, compliance analysts, and FinOps specialists as needed.
Required Skills/Abilities
- At least one current professional cloud certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions
Architect - Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional
Cloud Architect). - Demonstrated experience leading large-scale cloud migration projects, including
hybrid and multi-cloud architectures.
Proven track record collaborating with enterprise IT/governance organizations on cloud landing zones, network/security controls, and identity and access management.
Hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures (containers, Kubernetes, microservices, managed databases), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM/CloudFormation), and DevSecOps toolchains (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.).
Strong understanding of cost optimization and FinOps practices in cloud environments, including budgeting, tagging strategies, and chargeback/showback models.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills, with experience translating complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for business and technical audiences
- U.S. citizenship required
Nice to Have Skills
Prior experience supporting USDA or other federal civilian agencies, particularly within environments governed by USDA OCIO/DISC or similar enterprise cloud governance models.
Experience supporting ATO packages and working directly with ISSOs, security assessors, and AO organizations in a federal RMF context.
Background leading cross-functional modernization teams (cloud engineers, DevSecOps, security, FinOps, PM) and coordinating with multiple vendors in a multi-contractor environment.
Familiarity with Section 508, federal records management, and USDA training and onboarding requirements for contractor personnel
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Systems,
Engineering, or related field. - At least one current professional cloud certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions
Architect - Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional
Cloud Architect). - 8 years of experience in designing and implementing cloud solutions for federal or
large enterprise environments.
Travel Requirement:
Clearance Requirement:
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust
Dynamo is a full lifecycle digital transformation company providing best-in-class technology and mission support services to our clients. Dynamo's mission is to lead the digital transformation industry and provide best-in-class solutions for our clients with a truly human touch. We leverage industry leading practices to empower our clients, ultimately providing them with the necessary tools, knowledge, and information required to successfully achieve their strategic goals, while optimizing their operations. Through our partnerships, boldness, and authenticity, Dynamo goes against the grain of a traditional government contracting company by providing top-caliber team members, delivering quality results, and always exceeding expectations. Dynamo Technologies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. JFNDNP
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Dynamo Technologies LLC
Feb 09, 2026