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Posted: January 27, 2026 (1 day ago)

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IT - Cloud Architect

U.S. Coast Guard

Department of Homeland Security

Fresh

Location

Salary

$121,785 - $158,322

per year

Closes

February 2, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading projects to design, build, and maintain secure cloud computing systems for the U.S.

Coast Guard, focusing on moving data and applications to cloud platforms like AWS and Azure while ensuring everything is reliable, cost-effective, and safe.

A good fit would be someone with strong experience in IT project management and cloud technologies who enjoys solving complex technical challenges in a government setting.

The role requires hands-on leadership in modern software development practices to support national security missions.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level in cloud architecture or related IT fields
  • Experience leading multi-provider cloud solutions (AWS and Azure) for secure, scalable, and cost-effective implementations
  • Proven ability to manage costs, schedules, performance, and technical risks in cloud and DevSecOps projects
  • Expertise in migrating applications, data, and infrastructure from on-premises to enterprise cloud environments
  • Skills in designing, implementing, and optimizing DevSecOps processes for high-quality software delivery
  • Obtain Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level II (FAC P/PM-II) or equivalent within two years
  • Obtain Information Assurance Management Level II (IAM-II) or equivalent within two years

Full Job Description

This vacancy is for a GS-2210-13, IT - Cloud Architect located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, C5ISC INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES DIVISION in ALEXANDRIA, Virginia.

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal or private sector.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Specialized experience must include the following: Leading technical support services projects to enable the implementation and sustainment of secure, reliable, and resilient multi-provider cloud services that enhance mission effectiveness and improve IT efficiencies.

Managing costs, schedules, performance, and technical risks associated with commercial cloud and DevSecOps platform centric projects.

Leading multi-provider (AWS/Azure) cloud solutions architecting services to ensure that cloud solutions are aligned with mission application business needs and are secure, scalable, cost-effective, and reliable.

Leading multi-provider (AWS/Azure) migration engineering services and execution of migration plans for moving mission applications, data, and infrastructure to and enterprise cloud (AWS/Azure).

Leading the design, implementation, and optimization of DevSecOps platform processes to deliver high-quality software solutions at scale.

NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

You will serve as an IT - Cloud Architect and be responsible for managing information technology projects. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Developing methods to monitor and measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts for commercial cloud and DevSecOps platform projects.

Providing advice on costs, design concepts, or design changes for commercial cloud and DevSecOps platform projects.

Providing recommendations for possible improvements and upgrades to commercial cloud and DevSecOps platform processes and services.

Reviewing or conducting audits of commercial cloud and software factory information technology (IT) programs and projects.

Providing architecture recommendations for workloads migrating from on-prem hosting to cloud hosting.

Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position. A.

Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level II (FAC P/PM-II) or management determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position. B.

Information Assurance Management Level II (IAM-II) or management determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/28/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-12871204-HQ-VP-DHA