Cloud Solutions Architect, Senior with Security Clearance

June 5, 2026

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Cloud Solutions Architect, Senior Onsite | Huntsville, AL | 5 Days a Week Active Top Secret Clearance Required Summary Our client brings bold thinking and a desire to be the best at their work in consulting, analytics, digital solutions, engineering, cyber, and with industries ranging from defense to health to energy to international development. Responsibilities As a senior cloud solutions architect on our team, you'll translate your customer’s IT modernization needs into actionable plans that include architecture design, technical specifications and solutions, and informative products. Through your leadership, we’ll help transform the way law enforcement uses technology as we pursue cloud migration, integrating advanced technology, and modernizing legacy systems. And what do you do next in a career where you’ve reached this level? You mentor the next set of developers to help them grow into tomorrow’s solutions architects. As a technical leader, you’ll shape the digital solutions business and identify opportunities for growth. Requirements Experience with Big Data technologies including development of large-scale data processing pipelines Experience with modern technologies, including Agile, DevOps, Cloud, and open platforms Experience working on real-time data and streaming applications Knowledge of Data Lakehouse architecture Ability to lead discussions with various stakeholders to conduct strategic planning, define business objectives, prioritize goals, and mitigate risks Preferred Requirements Experience in designing and developing ETL workflows using tools, including Apache Spark or AWS Glue Experience with different data storage technologies and databases, including Amazon S3 or Amazon Redshift Experience with supporting the IC- and national-level system security initiatives Experience developing machine-learning and artificial intelligence solutions Possession of excellent written and verbal communications skills AWS Certification Education/Certification Requirements Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience with large multi-team development projects, including architecture solutioning, staffing and timeline management, solution alternative recommendations, and overseeing all aspects of project delivery and risk, or 14+ years of experience with large multi-team development projects, including architecture solutioning, staffing and timeline management, solution alternative recommendations, and overseeing all aspects of project delivery and risk in lieu of a degree Clearance Requirements Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active Top Secret clearance is required. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. -------------- About Us Northern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Precision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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