Senior Cloud Solution Architect, CG-2210-14 Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. 2026-CIOO-DB0046 Department Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Salary $158,305.00 to $257,500.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 3/31/2026 Close Date 4/13/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

The position is located in the Chief Information Officer Organization, Infrastructure and Operations Services Branch of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and provides support in designing, developing, integrating, configuring and testing Cloud-based services and solutions for implementation throughout the FDIC, to serve as a project manager/lead as appropriate, as well as providing technical tier-three support of such services and applications to the FDIC Operational areas.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

All United States Citizens.

Duties

  • Develop solution architecture for Microsoft Azure Cloud computing services such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and integration services with other Cloud-based services outside of Microsoft Azure.                            
  • Advise, design, integrate, operate, and maintain solution architecture for the Microsoft 365 platform and services such as Microsoft 365 Global Management, EntraID, Exchange Online, Teams, Power Platform and other services within Microsoft 365 boundary.  
  • Recommend and oversee the procurement, setup and configuration of hardware supporting enterprise cloud-based technologies used across the FDIC.
  • Lead the development, testing, configuration and implementation of Cloud-based enterprise-wide technologies. Coordinate special projects which vary in priorities and resources required. Lead teams and working groups for the testing and configuration of new and updated Cloud-based solutions for enterprise implementation, and for the documentation of all software configurations developed as a result of this effort.        
  • Evaluate and test cloud-based products to determine which products best meet IT requirements.              
  • Advise and present on the benefits and tools available via cloud-solutions.                   
  • Draft requirements for new cloud-based initiatives and briefs on the architecture, functionality and cost and benefits of cloud-based products and tools.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Registration with the Selective Service.

U.S. Citizenship is required.  

Employment Conditions.

Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.

Background Investigation (BI) required.

Qualifications

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.  Additional qualifications information can be found here.

To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 13 level or above in the Federal service.  Specialized experience is defined as participating in procurement and managing the development, implementation, and testing of Cloud-based services and solutions.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience, your resume must also demonstrate the following IT-related competencies:

Attention to Detail - Understands the importance of thoroughness and accuracy in work; ensures work products are complete, error-free, and precise; uses quality assurance techniques to identify mistakes, inconsistencies, or incomplete information.

Interpersonal Relationships - Understands and applies techniques for developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with others; treats others with courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, politeness, and respect; collaborates across boundaries to achieve common goals/build networks; relates to others with varied backgrounds in different situations.

Oral/Non-Written Communication- Understands and applies techniques to express information to individuals or groups effectively; tailors message to audience; attends to nonverbal cues and listens effectively; clarifies information as needed; makes clear and organized presentations.

Critical Thinking - Understands and applies techniques to assimilate and evaluate information; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; analyzes solutions against relevant criteria and standards; identifies assumptions, implications, and consequences; chooses or recommends solutions or courses of action.

Applicants eligible for ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 80 or higher in the online assessment to be determined “well qualified” for this position. For more information, click here.

For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:

  • Organization/Agency's Name
  • Title
  • Salary (series and grade, if applicable)
  • Start and end dates (including the month and year)
  • Number of hours you worked per week
  • Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement

If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.

NOTE: Please indicate how you meet the specialized experience under each applicable position. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

Additional information

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF QUALIFIED APPLICANTS EXPECTED TO APPLY, THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL CLOSE WHEN THE 75th APPLICATION IS RECEIVED, OR ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $257,500.

If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.

To find out more, click here.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification/eligibility requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications/eligibility, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job knowledge test based on the competencies needed to perform the duties of the position. If found qualified, you should expect to receive a link to access the online assessment within two weeks from the closing date of the announcement.

If you are found qualified, you will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. These category assignments are a measure of the degree in which your background and responses to the identified assessment match the competencies listed below. Within these categories, candidates eligible for veterans’ preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

The assessment includes a cut-off score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut-off score to be considered, however, CP/CPS veterans who achieve at least a 70 are eligible to move forward to the next assessment even if they do not meet the BQ cut score. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut-off score or fail to complete the assessment. 

To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. The online assessment measures competencies required to perform the duties of the position.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

  • Oral/Non-Written Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Microsoft 365 Architecture
  • Configuration Management
  • Project Management
  • System Testing

You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Required Documents

Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement, may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status.  Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:  If you are claiming veterans’ preference, click here.  (Note: Veterans must submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans’ preference eligibility.)
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the ICTAP, you must submit proof of eligibility. For more information, click here.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven’t already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process. You must apply online.

To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:

Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).

Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.

To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on “Applications” tab. Click on the “Position Title,” and then select “Update Application” or “Additional Application Information” to continue.

You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.

Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.

Agency contact information

Shaunalee Sanders
Phone
678-916-2320
TDD
1-800-925-4618
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
shasanders@fdic.gov
Address
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC Human Resources Branch
3501 Fairfax Drive
HRB (PA-1730-5007)
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States

Next steps

You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

The Fair Chance Act prohibits inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal history information unless the hiring agency has made a conditional (tentative) offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s Human Resources Staffing Policy and Accountability team at FairChanceAct@fdic.gov

For more information go to FDIC Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is among the most respected forces in America’s financial community. Our mission is to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system by insuring deposits, examining and supervising financial institutions, and managing receiverships.  

Agency contact information

Shaunalee Sanders
Phone
678-916-2320
TDD
1-800-925-4618
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
shasanders@fdic.gov
Address
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC Human Resources Branch
3501 Fairfax Drive
HRB (PA-1730-5007)
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States