Cloud Infrastructure Architect

GliaCell Technologies; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CareFirst Medical Coverage for Employee and Dependents

Guardian Dental and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents

Up to 25 Days of Paid Time Off

401K Company Contribution, Fully Vested Day 1

Discretionary, Certification, and Sign-On Bonus Potential

Job summary

GliaCell Technologies seeks a Cloud Infrastructure Architect based in Laurel, MD. This full-time position provides technical expertise in supporting a U.S. Government customer for critical mission-related software. The role involves leading cloud architecture strategies, designing solutions, and conducting technical assessments. Candidates must possess an active security clearance, 8 years of experience, and a BS degree. Competitive salaries range from $170,000 to $230,000, with comprehensive benefits and a focus on personal growth.

Qualifications

• Active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
• 8 years of professional experience or 4 additional years in place of a BS Degree.
• Ability to work well independently and on a team.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud architecture strategy and design technical roadmaps.
• Architect end-to-end solutions for CNE services.
• Conduct technical assessments of existing infrastructure.
• Partner with cloud professional services and mission stakeholders.
• Design modernized workflows and user experiences.

Skills

Deep systems engineering expertise

Production AWS/cloud architecture experience

Infrastructure modernization experience

Technical communication and stakeholder management

Understanding of agency specific nuances with Cloud Migration

Education

Bachelors of Science Degree

Job description

An active or rein‑statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED. Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance.

Are you a Cloud Infrastructure Architect who is ready for a new challenge that will launch your career to the next level?

• Tired of being treated like a company drone?
• Tired of promised adventures during the hiring phase, then dropped off on a remote contract and never seen or heard from the mothership again?
• Our engineers were certainly tired of the same.

At GliaCell our slogan is “We make It happen”.

• We will immerse you in the latest technologies.
• We will develop and support your own personalized training program to continue your individual growth.
• We will provide you with work that matters with our mission focused customers, and surround you with a family of brilliant engineers.

Culture isn’t something you need to talk about…if it just exists.

If this sounds interesting to you, then we’d like to have a discussion regarding your next adventure! If you want to be a drone, this isn’t the place for you.

We Make It Happen!

GliaCell Technologies focuses on Software & System Engineering in Enterprise and Cyber Security solution spaces. We excel at delivering stable and reliable software solutions using Agile Software Development principles. These provide us the capability to deliver a quick turn‑around using interactive applications and the integration of industry standard software stacks.

GliaCell’s Enterprise capabilities include Full-Stack Application Development, Big Data, Cloud Technologies, Analytics, Machine Learning, AI, and DevOps Containerization. We also provide customer solutions in the areas of CND, CNE, and CNO by providing our customers with assessments and solutions in Threat Mitigation, Vulnerability Exposure, Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Preventing Advanced Persistent Threat.

We Offer:

• Long term job security
• Competitive salaries & bonus opportunities
• Challenging work you are passionate about
• Ability to work with some amazingly talented people

Job Description

GliaCell is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Architect on one of our subcontracts. This is a full‑time position offering the opportunity to support a U.S. Government customer. The mission is to provide technical expertise that assists in sustaining critical mission‑related software and systems to a large government contract.

• We just got the keys to the kingdom: approval to move our CNO development environment to the cloud!
• You’ll be the technical pioneer architecting how we leap from a patchwork legacy environment to a modern, cloud‑native backbone that can support AI‑enabled development, FVEY collaboration, and the next generation of CNO development – all while the mission keeps running.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud architecture strategy, designing the technical roadmap and reusable patterns that enable teams to leverage cloud solutions where it makes sense. Starting with high‑ROI pilots, you’ll develop “easy button” templates and common resources for teams to adopt while preserving the flexibility for organizations to continue managing their own on‑premise infrastructure when mission demands it.
• Architect end‑to‑end solutions for complex CNE services, tackling challenges like moving 90%+ capacity services to cloud storage, creating integration patterns between legacy systems and cloud‑native services, and ensuring solutions maintain security controls while improving performance and scalability.
• Conduct technical assessments of existing infrastructure, working with stakeholders to unpack services running on aging platforms, document dependencies, evaluate utility, and build prioritization frameworks based on EOL dates, mission impact, cost efficiency, and user pain points.
• Partner with cloud professional services and mission stakeholders, working alongside AWS ProServe teams to scope engagements, validate architectures, and ensure cloud solutions meet the unique requirements of CNE development, testing, and collaboration while reporting directly to the Y12 technical director.
• Design modernized workflows and user experiences, reimagining how CNE developers interact with their development environment – from implementing unified SSO across disparate clients to architecting solutions for large‑scale datasets.
• Above all … make CNO the best place for software development at the agency. Create the development environment that will attract the best talent and keep them here, instead of chasing them away.

Key Requirements

To be considered for this position you must have the following:

• Possess an active or rein‑statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Professional/Education experience: 8 years & Bachelors of Science Degree, or 4 additional years in place of a BS Degree.
• Works well independently as well as on a team.
• Strong communication skills.

Required Skills

• Deep systems engineering expertise – you have built, broken, and rebuilt complex enterprise infrastructure. You understand the realities of legacy environments, know why “lift and shift” usually fails, and can design pragmatic migration paths that keep systems operations during transformation.
• Production AWS/cloud architecture experience – you have architected and deployed cloud solutions in production (not just labs), understand cloud economics and trade‑offs, and can confidently navigate VPC design, storage tiers, compute options, and security controls to build scalable solutions.
• Infrastructure modernization experience – you have led technical transformations before, know how to prioritize competing demands, can build ROI models that resonate with leadership, and understand the discipline of incremental migration.
• Technical communication and stakeholder management – you translate effectively between cloud consultants, mission developers, security teams, and executives. You build consensus across technical and non‑technical audiences, document architectural decisions clearly, and can advocate for solutions without drowning people in jargon.
• Understanding of agency specific nuances with Cloud Migration, specifically with regards to ATO and the WANDS environment.

Desired Skills

• CNO experience – experience in CNO spaces or similar high‑side environments is highly valued.
• CNO development experience – understanding what developers actually need makes you a more effective infrastructure architect.
• Enclave experience – you understand what makes restricted environments different – the constraints, the processes, and how security controls impact architecture decisions.
• Cost optimization expertise – experience right‑sizing cloud resources, building FinOps practices, or making defensible recommendations about when cloud implementations actually save money vs. when managed service costs spiral.

Location: Laurel, MD (onsite full time)

Salary Range: The salary range for this full‑time position is $170,000 to $230,000. Our salary ranges are determined by position, level, skills, professional experience, relevant education and certifications. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for this position across our projects. Within the range, your salary is determined by your individual benefits package selection. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred position during the hiring process. SIGN‑ON BONUS ELIGIBLE.

Benefits

• CareFirst Medical Coverage for Employee and Dependents
• Guardian Dental and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents
• Up to 25 Days of Paid Time Off
• Up to 40 hours of PTO Carryover
• 11 Federal Government Holidays
• Work From Home Opportunities
• 401K Company Contribution, Fully Vested Day 1
• Discretionary, Certification, and Sign‑On Bonus Potential
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Professional Development
• 100% Premium Covered for Life & Disability Insurances
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Protection Program
• Financial Planning Assistance
• Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Monthly Team and Family Events
• Technology Budget
• Global Entry
• Annual Swag Budget

Learn more about GliaCell Technologies: https://gliacelltechnologies.applytojob.com/apply/

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GliaCell Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.