Chief Architect

DecisionPoint Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking a Chief Architect for the MODES III program. This remote role involves designing enterprise cloud architecture critical for a user-centered digital environment in AWS GovCloud, focusing on scalability, security, and compliance with crucial standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive cloud architecture experience, particularly within federal environments, and require a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing complex cloud architectures.
• Deep understanding of AWS GovCloud and DoD compliance frameworks.
• U.S. Citizen with a favorably adjudicated Tier 5 background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee systems design and application development for MC&FP’s AWS GovCloud environment.
• Design scalable and secure infrastructure to support all MODES III IT requirements.
• Implement ZTA-compliant architectures and integrate AI-based tools.

Skills

AWS GovCloud

ZTA

DevSecOps

Cybersecurity Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field

Job description

Overview

DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking a Chief Architect for the MODES III program supporting the Office of the DASD for MC&FP. This role will design, optimize, and secure the enterprise cloud architecture that underpins MC&FP’s high-availability, user-centered digital environment hosted in AWS GovCloud.

The position is remote with periodic on-site support required in Alexandria, VA. A favorably adjudicated Tier 5 background investigation (Top Secret clearance) is required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as lead architect for MC&FP’s AWS GovCloud environment, overseeing systems design, application development, network architecture, and storage solutions.

• Design scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure to support all MODES III IT and digital service requirements.

• Implement ZTA-compliant architectures and integrate AI-based tools for predictive performance and cybersecurity management.

• Guide DevSecOps practices and continuous improvement for CMS, mobile apps, APIs, and database services.

• Ensure architecture meets DoDAF, RMF, and DISA SRG/STIG compliance.

• Lead architecture documentation, cloud migration roadmaps, and modernization strategies.

Qualifications

Required:

• U.S. Citizen with a favorably adjudicated Tier 5 background investigation (Top Secret clearance).

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field.

• 10+ years of experience designing complex cloud architectures within DoD or federal environments.

• Deep understanding of AWS GovCloud, ZTA, DevSecOps, and cybersecurity engineering.

• Expertise in DoD and DISA compliance frameworks and cloud security mandates.

Desired:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or equivalent.

• Experience supporting enterprise IT for federal outreach, digital communications, or user experience initiatives.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

• EEO and Affirmative Action Policy:DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
• Pay Transparency Policy:In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
• Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information:By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.