Cloud Architect

Company: CGI
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Position Description: CGI Federal is seeking a skilled Cloud Architect to lead the planning, design, and execution of migrating applications and databases to the Azure Cloud. This role requires a proactive leader who can drive cloud initiatives, optimize solutions, and ensure scalable architectures that support our organization's objectives. Join us to guide impactful cloud projects that enhance efficiency, security, and performance across our digital environment. This position is performed at the client site in Arlington, VA and/or CGI offices in Arlington & Fairfax, VA; However, a hybrid working model is acceptable at the client's discretion. Your future duties and responsibilities: - Develop and implement cloud strategies that align with business goals and objectives. - Assess existing infrastructure and applications to determine cloud readiness and migration paths. - Design scalable, secure, and efficient cloud architectures on Azure. - Create detailed architectural diagrams and documentation for cloud solutions. - Lead the migration of applications and databases to Azure Cloud, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. - Develop migration plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management. - Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, data engineers, and IT staff, to ensure successful migration and integration. - Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates and gather requirements. - Optimize cloud resources for cost efficiency and performance. - Implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure high availability and reliability. - Ensure cloud solutions adhere to security best practices and compliance requirements. - Implement identity and access management, encryption, and other security measures. - Stay updated with the latest Azure technologies and industry trends. - Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation in cloud operations. - Provide technical support and troubleshooting for cloud-related issues. - Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Extensive experience in cloud architecture and Azure cloud migration. Proficiency in Azure services, including Databricks and PowerBI. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in a cloud environment. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders. Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements cloud in environments. Commitment to staying updated with the latest Azure technologies and industry trends. Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required: Experience with big data technologies. Familiarity with data warehousing concepts. CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $100,800.00 - $245,500.00. CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: . Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan . Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time . Paid parental leave . Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . Wellness and Well-being programs CGIFederalJob LI-KK4 Skills: Azure DevOps Enterprise Architecture Solutions Architecture Momentum Performance Budgeting What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned. We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members. All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances. CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

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