Technical Lead, Cloud Architect

As a Technical Lead, Cloud Architect at NT Concepts, you will primarily be responsible for providing guidance to the project execution team, ensuring project alignment, and negotiating changes in scope. You'll own the end-to-end delivery of software products, lead a diverse team, design cloud architectures, and support legacy system migrations. Additionally, you will mentor team members and engage with stakeholders, bridging communication between technical teams and senior leadership.

To qualify for the Technical Lead, Cloud Architect role at NT Concepts, you need an active Secret clearance, with preference for TS/SCI. A Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred, along with at least 15 years in Information Technology, focusing on cloud migration architecture. Familiarity with DoD compliance standards and expertise in cloud solutions like AWS GovCloud and Azure Government are also essential.

The Technical Lead, Cloud Architect at NT Concepts plays a critical role in shaping cloud initiatives within the Department of Defense. Your expert guidance in cloud migration strategies and architecture will directly influence the modernization of military housing systems, ensuring that they are scalable, secure, and compliant with government regulations, ultimately contributing to the efficiency of services provided to military personnel and their families.

At NT Concepts, you’ll find a collaborative and innovative work environment. The role of Technical Lead, Cloud Architect is designed to empower you to operate independently while actively engaging with a team dedicated to solving critical challenges. Flexible work options are available, allowing you to balance onsite requirements in Vienna or Reston with remote work as needed.

NT Concepts is committed to your professional growth as a Technical Lead, Cloud Architect. You'll have access to robust benefits and opportunities to enhance your skills through training programs and participation in projects that challenge your expertise. The company also promotes involvement in social initiatives through #NTC_GivesBack, creating a holistic approach to career growth and community engagement.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you've successfully designed and implemented cloud migration strategies, ideally within DoD environments. Focus on the tools, technologies, and methodologies you employed, and detail the challenges faced and how you overcame them.

Discuss your hands-on experience with platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Provide examples of projects where you utilized these platforms to build scalable architectures, showcasing your understanding of their services and best practices.

Explain your approach to integrating compliance measures into cloud migration processes. Demonstrating familiarity with standards like NIST 800-53 or FedRAMP is crucial, so share examples of how you've ensured adherence to these guidelines in past roles.

Highlight your leadership style and methods for mentoring. Mention any tools or frameworks you use to guide team development and collaboration, and provide examples of how you've empowered team members to enhance their skills or professional growth.

Discuss specific instances where you effectively negotiated project scopes or changes with stakeholders. Focus on your communication strategies, the outcomes of these negotiations, and how you ensured alignment between technical teams and business goals.

Talk about your systematic approach to documentation, emphasizing the importance of clarity and thoroughness in building architecture diagrams, roadmaps, and compliance documentation. Provide examples of how well-documented architectures have aided project execution or communication with stakeholders.

Share specific tools like Terraform or Ansible that you've used for Infrastructure-as-Code. Discuss how these tools have streamlined deployment processes, minimized errors, or improved collaboration between development and operations teams.

Use the STAR method to structure your answer. Describe the Situation, Task, Action, and Result. Highlight your problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and the positive impact of your solution on the project or team.

Give an overview of your experience with DevSecOps, including specific practices or tools you've implemented. Discuss how integrating security into the development lifecycle has improved efficiency and reduced vulnerabilities in your projects.

Mention strategies for keeping your knowledge current, such as attending workshops, webinars, and industry conferences, or following reputable publications and thought leaders in cloud technology. Show your enthusiasm for continuous learning and its relevance to your role as a Technical Lead.