Enterprise Arch. Strategic Advisor

Req ID: 357655 

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We are currently seeking a Enterprise Arch. Strategic Advisor to join our team in Herndon, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).

Job Summary:

This role requires deep technical expertise, strong security/compliance knowledge (FedRAMP High, CMMC Level 2), and the ability to lead technical teams while remaining hands-on. You will architect, implement, and operationalize secure, scalable solutions across both platforms, ensuring audit readiness and long-term operational excellence.

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Cloud Architect to lead two critical initiatives in U.S. Government Cloud environments:

• Microsoft 365 GCC High deployment—including Teams rollout by April 2026, foundational SharePoint Online setup, and data migration.
• AWS GovCloud (US) migration and operations—including landing zone design, migration of up to 126 VMs (scaling to 700), and transition to a managed services model.

Job Duties:

• Architect and deploy Microsoft 365 GCC High tenant, configure Teams for secure collaboration, and deliver April 2026 go-live; design SharePoint Online information architecture and migration plan (~600 GB)
• Lead AWS GovCloud landing zone design (Organizations/Control Tower, IAM, KMS, VPC), and orchestrate structured VM migration waves (assessment, cutover, validation).
• Implement and enforce security baselines aligned to FedRAMP High and CMMC Level 2; document control mappings and compliance artifacts for audit readiness.
• Drive automation using PowerShell, Terraform/CloudFormation, and CI/CD pipelines for both M365 and AWS environments.
• Configure and operationalize AWS services for patching, backups/DR, monitoring, vulnerability management, and cost optimization.
• Produce architecture diagrams, operational runbooks, incident response plans, and SOPs for both cloud environments.
• Coordinate validation/UAT, pilot rollouts, and corrective actions; manage risk, dependencies, and change control through PMO processes.
• Build and mentor a technical managed services team for long-term AWS operations; enforce best practices and reliability improvements.
• Operate within remote CONUS-only constraints; ensure U.S.-only data residency and government cloud boundary protections.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in enterprise IT, including infrastructure, identity, and cloud platforms.
• Minimum 5 years experience in AWS within AWS GovCloud (US) environments.
• Minimum 2 years experience with large-scale AWS migration projects (≥50 VMs or ≥200 cores) using structured wave/cutover methods.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (or higher)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience delivering Microsoft 365/Azure projects in regulated environments; 
• Minimum 3 years experience with GCC High tenant operations.
• Hands-on experience implementing FedRAMP High and CMMC Level 2 controls; familiarity with NIST 800-171/800-53 frameworks.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell and Python; experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation).
• Proven experience with Teams configuration (policies, meetings, secure file exchange) and SharePoint Online migrations (≥500 GB).
• Experience delivering audit-critical rollouts with SSP/POA&M artifacts and ATO processes.
• Familiarity with Citrix/VDI environments and Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Additional certifications: AWS Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Security Specialty, Microsoft Security Administrator, CISSP, ITIL, PMP.
• Background in U.S. Federal programs or highly regulated industries; familiarity with zero trust architectures.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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