Solutions Architect

Who we are:

Altagrove delivers smart and innovative technology solutions that create competitive advantages for our customers and their missions. Our focus areas include Space, Connectivity, Cyber, Cloud, Analytics, and Research & Development. As we continue to grow, Altagrove is actively recruiting for a Solutions Architect to join our energetic and entrepreneurial team that is executing on a variety of projects that are technology oriented. A successful candidate will bring a core area of expertise and a passion for learning and implementing new ideas in a start-up environment.

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What you will do:

• Lead the design and evolution of secure, scalable, and resilient multi-cloud enterprise environments supporting classified and mission-critical operations.
• Support the transition of existing enterprise services into an Operational Network (ON) environment that introduces cloud-like capabilities through standardized Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Client Provisioning Services (including Campus LAN and Desktop Services), and Enterprise Core Services (including Identity Management, Email, and Instant Communication).
• Architect and mature on-premise environments with cloud features, while establishing a roadmap toward more scalable, interoperable, and innovation-aligned cloud architectures.
• Drive enterprise cloud modernization efforts, transforming legacy systems and isolated network instances into unified, interoperable environments that improve collaboration and data exchange at both the network and application levels.
• Design private and hybrid-cloud environments using modular, automated, and service-based infrastructure models to address current limitations in elasticity, resiliency, and scalability.
• Develop solutions that improve rapid elasticity to support high-compute and data-intensive workloads, including emerging AI and data-centric services.
• Enhance infrastructure resiliency and survivability to better align with enterprise business continuity requirements and support high-availability operations.
• Establish automated, scalable “As-a-Service” cloud delivery models to improve agility, operational efficiency, and long-term maintainability.
• Improve enterprise-wide collaboration by addressing fragmented network architectures and enabling centralized governance and management.
• Design and implement enhanced financial operations (FinOps) practices to improve transparency into service consumption, cost drivers, and resource optimization.
• Provide strategic advisory support to executive stakeholders, translating mission and operational requirements into technical roadmaps, governance models, and phased transformation strategies.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams across architecture, engineering, cybersecurity, enterprise services, and operations.
• Manage program milestones, risks, schedules, and vendor coordination in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings on architecture strategy, transformation progress, risk posture, and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security, governance, interoperability, and regulatory standards.

What you will bring:

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise IT, cloud architecture, infrastructure modernization, or large-scale digital transformation.
• Proven experience designing and implementing multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, private cloud, on-prem with cloud integration).
• Strong understanding of IaaS platforms, enterprise core services (identity, messaging, collaboration), client provisioning, and large-scale networked environments.
• Demonstrated experience addressing scalability, resiliency, and interoperability challenges in complex, distributed infrastructures.
• Experience modernizing environments with limited elasticity and transitioning toward more flexible, innovative-aligned cloud models.
• Experience operating at a consultant or advisory level with senior executives and technical leadership.
• Strong expertise in cloud security, zero-trust principles, identity and access management, automation, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, containerization (e.g., Kubernetes), and scalable service-based architectures.
• Understanding of financial operations management (FinOps) principles in cloud or hybrid environments.
• Experience working in high-security or regulated environments supporting classified systems.
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance.
• US. Citizenship required. 
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related discipline (experience may be considered in lieu of formal education).
• Cloud architect-level certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) and PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent program management certifications are preferred.
• Self-motivated with the ability to operate independently while leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills.