Chief Cloud Architect & Infrastructure Subject Matter Expert

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Chief Cloud Architect & Lead Infrastructure SME to join our team in Arlington, VA, providing expert knowledge of AWS GovCloud and secure cloud infrastructure for the NAUT contract.

You will design, implement, and manage complex cloud solutions, lead DevSecOps pipelines, IaC, CI/CD with GitLab, and collaborate with cybersecurity teams to meet DoD security standards and FedRAMP/FISMA requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Six+ years DoD/Federal IT architecture and/or infrastructure support.
• Five+ years AWS GovCloud architecture & infrastructure support.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage complex cloud-based solutions within DoD environments.
• Lead DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD using GitLab.
• Develop secure, scalable cloud architectures using AWS GovCloud and other platforms.
• Automate cloud provisioning and management with IaC.
• Ensure cloud solutions comply with DoD security protocols, FedRAMP, and FISMA.

Skills

AWS GovCloud

DevOps

IaC

CI/CD

GitLab

PowerShell

Python

Bash

DoD Security Standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/IT/information systems

Tools

GitLab

Terraform

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Job description

Overview

CHIEF CLOUD ARCHITECT & LEAD INFRASTRUCTURESUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (NAUT):

Bowhead seeks a Chief Cloud Architect & Lead Infrastructure SME to join our team in supporting the Nautical contract located in Arlington, VA. The Chief Cloud Architect & Lead Infrastructure SME will provide expert knowledge of AWS GovCloud architecture and infrastructure support.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex cloud based solutions within DoD environments.
• This role requires expertise in DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and secure cloud platforms, with a focus on delivering scalable, high availability solutions while adhering to government mandated security standards.
• Design and engineer secure, scalable cloud architectures using AWS and other cloud platforms to meet client requirements.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate cloud provisioning, configuration, and management.
• Lead the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, ensuring seamless integration and deployment of applications.
• Develop and manage DevSecOps pipelines within the Gov Cloud Framework, emphasizing security and compliance. Write advanced scripts using PowerShell, Python, and Bash to resolve automation and deployment challenges.
• Ensure all cloud solutions comply with DoD security protocols, FedRAMP, and FISMA requirements.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to document controls, support Interim Authorization to Test (IATT) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, and address audit requirements.
• Monitor cloud environments to ensure compliance with industry best practices and government security mandates.
• Provide expert evaluations of cloud-based solutions, ensuring alignment with technical and operational goals.
• Work independently and collaboratively to resolve complex issues within DoD cloud environments.
• Escalate risks, constraints, and critical issues to appropriate stakeholders for resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, information systems, or related field.
• Certified in one of the following: CASP+; CCNP Security; CISA; CISSO; GCIA; GCSA; GCLD; GICSP; GSLC; CISSP; CISSP-ISSAP; or CISSP-ISSEP
• Six (6+) years DoD/Federal IT architecture and/or infrastructure support
• Five (5+) years AWS GovCloud architecture & infrastructure support
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Desired Experience

• Five (5+) years supporting cloud architecture & infrastructure in DevSecOps and Agile environments

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

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