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title: 'Cloud Solutions Architect at SteerBridge'
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# Cloud Solutions Architect at SteerBridge

- **Company:** SteerBridge
- **Location:** Vienna, VA
- **Compensation:** $165k–$180k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-06-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/steerbridge/20c88720-4d62-4347-a68d-cb14d82ed258

## Job description

SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success. At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

Position Overview: SteerBridge is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to design the secure, scalable AWS GovCloud architecture behind a mission-critical Defense Aviation platform used by federal customers. This role owns the technical blueprint for environments that support fleet readiness monitoring, maintenance planning, logistics coordination, and operational decision-making. The architect will work directly with engineers, security architects, data scientists, and product owners to translate mission requirements into well-architected cloud solutions that are secure, resilient, compliant, and cost-effective. Unlike a purely advisory role, this position stays close to implementation. The ideal candidate can produce architecture and design documentation, prototype solutions, set standards for infrastructure as code, and guide engineering teams through delivery. SteerBridge applies proven patterns—well-architected design, hardened and STIG-aligned baselines, Medallion data architecture, and automated CI/CD to deliver platforms that meet DoD security and authorization expectations. The architect ensures these patterns are applied consistently across the environment. This is a hybrid position based in Vienna, VA. Key Responsibilities: Solution Architecture and Design Design secure, scalable AWS GovCloud architectures for aviation analytics and operational workloads Produce architecture diagrams, design documents, and technical decision records Define standards for networking, identity, compute, storage, and data services Apply AWS Well-Architected principles across reliability, security, performance efficiency, and cost Evaluate trade-offs and make technology selections aligned with mission and compliance needs Security and Compliance by Design Embed least-privilege IAM, encryption, segmentation, and hardened baselines into every design Partner with security architects to align solutions with DoD and DISA frameworks and authorization requirements Design for auditability, logging, and continuous monitoring from the outset Implementation Guidance Set standards for infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines Guide and review engineering implementation to ensure fidelity to the design Prototype and validate new patterns and services before broad adoption Lead architecture and design reviews Collaboration and Strategy Translate mission and product requirements into technical roadmaps Partner with data teams to align platform architecture with Medallion data patterns Advise stakeholders and subject matter experts on cloud strategy, modernization, and risk Required Qualificatons: U.S. Citizenship required 6+ years of cloud experience, including 3+ years in an architecture or lead engineering role Deep expertise designing AWS solutions across compute, networking, storage, and IAM Strong command of the AWS Well-Architected Framework and secure cloud design patterns Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform or CloudFormation) and CI/CD at scale Strong understanding of cloud security, identity, and network segmentation Ability to produce clear architecture documentation and present to technical and non-technical audiences

## Experience leading delivery across multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications:

## Benefits

- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays

SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.

## About SteerBridge

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: SteerBridge delivers mission-critical systems and professional services for federal and commercial clients, with a focus on aviation, benefits, infrastructure, and secure payments.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, SDVOSB)
- **Headquarters**: Vienna, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: 2011
- **Founders**: Rob Schroder (CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting, Government & Defense, Healthcare IT, Aviation
- **Target customers**: US federal agencies (VA, Department of War, DoD), commercial enterprises, high-trust environments requiring speed, security, and compliance
- **Mission**: “Deliver mission systems that perform in real-world environments where trust, speed, compliance, and execution matter” – bridging operational experience with technical discipline to solve complex problems for veterans and the nation

## Products & Services
SteerBridge offers a broad portfolio of capabilities under one roof:
- **Software Engineering & Data Services**: Custom application development, data engineering, analytics, AI/ML, and data architecture for federal benefits and claims systems.
- **Cybersecurity & Compliance**: Security engineering, CMMC, ISO 27001, and risk management services for sensitive environments.
- **Aviation & Logistics**: Aviation sustainment, readiness, and logistics support drawing on deep military aviation experience.
- **Construction & Facilities Management**: Project controls, commissioning, data center modernization, and EHRM-related modernization inside VA medical centers and federal facilities.
- **Program Management & Business Process**: Agile program management, business process reengineering, and strategic communications.
- **Cloud & Infrastructure**: AWS Premier Tier Services Partner delivering secure cloud architecture, migration, and modernization.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Revenue**: Not publicly available (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: 194 employees (as of mid-2026); **108.5% year-over-year headcount growth** (+128 people) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/steerbridge)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: AWS (Premier Tier Services Partner); accredited with CMMI ML3, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2022, CMMC Level 1 [steerbridge.com/leadership](https://www.steerbridge.com/leadership)
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid expansion (5.5% monthly follower growth); active hiring across 33+ open roles as of late 2026; presence in Japan alongside US operations

## Competitive Advantages
- **SDVOSB status** – provides government contracting advantages and a mission-driven brand.
- **Deep operational expertise** – leadership (Rob Schroder) is a retired Marine Corps Harrier pilot with congressional and acquisition experience, blending military discipline with private-sector delivery.
- **Certifications & Partnerships** – CMMI ML3, ISO 9001/27001, CMMC Level 1, and AWS Premier Tier Partner – all validated by third-party audits.
- **Full-spectrum capabilities** – from construction management to data science, enabling end-to‑end delivery.
- **Veteran & military spouse programs** – formal fellowship, mentorship, and career development paths tailored to service members.

## Strategic Focus
- **Modernize federal mission systems** – especially VA benefits, GI Bill, medical disability, and aviation readiness.
- **Scale secure payments and decision-support platforms** – focusing on high-volume, audit-trail-intensive environments.
- **Expand into new federal agencies and commercial sectors** – leveraging existing credentials and rapid hiring.
- **Invest in talent development** – with fellowships, certifications, and hands-on project ownership to retain top performers.

## Why Work Here
- **Meaningful work** – directly supports veterans, service members, and national security missions.
- **High-trust, high-expectation culture** – described as “fast, accountable, and built for people who deliver” [steerbridge.com/careers](https://www.steerbridge.com/careers)
- **Growth opportunities** – rapid company growth creates room for leadership and skill advancement in a flat-ish structure.
- **Veteran-friendly** – active programs for veterans and military spouses; many team members have military backgrounds.
- **Benefits** – medical, dental, vision, life, disability; flexible paid time off; 401(k) with company match; professional development (certifications, mentorship).
- **Work environment** – likely hybrid/office-focused given federal contract requirements; headquarters in Vienna, VA with remote roles possible (job postings indicate location-specific listings).

## Sources
1. [steerbridge.com](https://www.steerbridge.com/) – Mission, capabilities, AWS partnership
2. [steerbridge.com/careers](https://www.steerbridge.com/careers) – Culture, benefits, growth philosophy
3. [steerbridge.com/leadership](https://www.steerbridge.com/leadership) – Leadership team, certifications, governance
4. [linkedin.com/company/steerbridge](https://linkedin.com/company/steerbridge) – Employee count, growth, departments, open roles
5. [jobs.lever.co/steerbridge](https://jobs.lever.co/steerbridge) – Current job openings (Software Engineer, Data Engineer, Security Engineer, etc.)

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