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# Cloud Systems Architect at Contact Government Services, LLC

- **Company:** Contact Government Services, LLC
- **Location:** Chicago, IL
- **Compensation:** $167k–$227k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-03-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/cgsfederal/23b98258-3a2a-429b-80ee-03922eb7ac57

## Job description

Cloud Systems Architect Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-level Department: Information Technology

We are seeking a Cloud Systems Architect with experience with cloud infrastructure to engineer and support public, private and hybrid clouds. The ideal candidate will be proficient in a variety of cloud hosts including Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure at a minimum.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success:

- The candidate will be knowledgeable of the most recent updates and developments and act as an advisor to our customer in reference to the cloud management strategies to be employed to take advantage of the benefits offered by cloud computing such as being able to function without any restrictions to the workload, initiate as many workstations as necessary per time period and pay only for what they actually use.
- The candidate will also work with the IT Security team to manage and maintain cloud systems security of the data and network resources.
- The candidate will also be responsible for engineering on customer premise applications and systems interconnected to cloud resources.
- Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing complex computer systems.
- Determines systems specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility and maintenance of system security.
- Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total system. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves program support deficiencies.
- Develops and recommends corrective actions.
- May provide technical guidance for database administrators and software developers.

Qualifications:

- Experience with and a complete understanding of the technology required for cloud computing.
- Experience with the skills to migrate applications to the cloud.
- Be able to build relationships between the customers and the team members.
- The ability and the knowledge to integrate services and tools to any and all areas to be used such as networks and data processing.
- The ability and the knowledge to implement security information and event management to keep the customer's assets safe.
- Experience with meeting or exceeding the requirements of cloud provider service-level agreements Experience with AWS and Azure.
- Knowledge of a multitude of programming languages including Python, PHP, Java, Node and Ruby on Rails.
- Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience.

Our Commitment: Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

- Health, Dental, and Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
- Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Join our team and become part of government innovation!

Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/

For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact: Email: info@cgsfederal.com

#CJ

## About Contact Government Services, LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Contact Government Services (CGS) delivers technology, staffing, and consulting solutions to help U.S. federal agencies modernize and streamline operations.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- **Founded**: Not publicly disclosed (the company references a 7-year history of government contracting as of its website content, suggesting formation around 2017)
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed; key executives include Anthony Miller (Partner, CEO) and Brian York (Partner, COO)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Government Relations Services / Federal Contracting
- Target customers: U.S. federal government agencies (B2G)
- Mission: “Simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources” — combining cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to solve complex public-sector challenges

## Products & Services
- **Staffing**: Full-time, part-time, contract, and temp placements for legal, IT, software engineering, document review, data management, network management, help desk, and project management roles.
- **Technology Solutions**: Cloud services, data processing & hosting, IT infrastructure & operations, software development, eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Veritas, Relativity), and cybersecurity (ISO 27001 certified).
- **Consulting & Project Management**: Agile project management, business process design, analytics/dashboarding, and strategic advisory for government modernization.
- **Training & Support**: Custom training programs and ongoing technical support for deployed solutions.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Headcount of 46 employees (+119% year-over-year); active job postings exceed 3,900 (+2,452% year-over-year), signaling rapid scaling.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sister company Contact Discovery Services LLC; strategic partnerships with technology vendors (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS, ServiceNow, Veritas). No external funding rounds publicly reported.
- **Growth Signals**: Massive surge in hiring (3,905 open positions), strong LinkedIn follower growth (+69.8% yearly to 169K), and expansion into multiple office locations (Washington, DC; San Francisco, CA; remote/hybrid roles).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Government-First Focus**: Entirely dedicated to federal contracting, with deep understanding of agency compliance, security requirements, and procurement processes.
- **ISO 27001 Certification**: Demonstrated commitment to information security management, a critical differentiator for government work.
- **Bicoastal Presence**: Headquarters in Washington, DC (proximity to federal clients) and a San Francisco office (access to tech talent and innovation).
- **Integrated Service Model**: Offers a full spectrum from staffing to technology implementation and project management, providing end-to-end solutions.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling Rapidly**: Aggressively hiring across IT, legal, and consulting roles to meet growing government demand.
- **Technology Modernization**: Helping agencies replace legacy systems with cloud, automation, and data-driven solutions.
- **eDiscovery & Legal Services**: Expanding its strong foothold in electronic discovery and document review through its partnership with Contact Discovery Services.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Culture**: Employees work on meaningful problems that directly improve government efficiency and public service.
- **Growth Opportunities**: With explosive headcount and job posting growth, early hires have significant room for advancement.
- **Benefits Package**: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.
- **Work Arrangements**: Mix of on-site (primarily DC), hybrid, and remote roles depending on the position; recent postings include remote-friendly options.
- **Engineering & Tech Culture**: Emphasis on cutting-edge tools (cloud, AI, automation) and agile methodologies, appealing to technologists who want to apply their skills in the public sector.

## Sources
1. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/contact-government-services-cgs)
2. [CGS Federal About Page](https://cgsfederal.com/about/)
3. [CGS Federal Careers Page](https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/)
4. [CGS Federal Staffing Page](https://cgsfederal.com/staffing/)
5. [CGS Federal Job Board (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/cgsfederal)

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