Cloud Infrastructure Architect - AWS (TS/SCI Clearance Required)

North Point Technology; Washington; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

North Point Technology seeks a Cloud Infrastructure Architect to design and automate cloud infrastructure across AWS GovCloud and ADC isolated regions. The candidate must have an active TS/SCI clearance and will build Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and secure networking within air-gapped, classified enclaves.

The role emphasizes deep AWS and DevOps expertise with hands-on experience automating hardening and compliance in a DoD/IC environment while delivering scalable, secure cloud

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required.
• Experience with AWS GovCloud and ADC (C2S/SC2S) isolation.
• Hands-on experience automating hardening and compliance in DoD/IC environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation or Terraform in ADC/GovCloud isolated regions.
• Build CI/CD pipelines in air-gapped environments with approval gates and change management.
• Design multi-account landing zones, Transit Gateway networking, and hybrid connectivity (Direct Connect, VPN) in classified enclaves.
• Automate patching, AMI hardening, drift detection, and STIG/CIS compliance enforcement.
• Implement observability and logging strategies that meet audit and records retention requirements.

Skills

IaC

CI/CD

Air-gapped

Cloud security

AWS GovCloud

Multi-account

AWS

Tools

CloudFormation

Terraform

Job description

***Active TS clearance required; must be eligible for CI Polygraph. Applicants without an active TS clearance will not be considered.. ***

North Point Technology is looking to hire a Cloud Infrastructure Architect to design and automate cloud infrastructure across AWS GovCloud and ADC (C2S/SC2S) isolated regions. The qualified candidate must have an active TS/SCI security clearance and will build Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and secure networking within air-gapped, classified enclaves. The ideal candidate combines deep AWS and DevOps expertise with hands-on experience automating hardening and compliance in a DoD/IC environment.

Responsibilities:

This position centers on designing and implementing Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation or Terraform within ADC and GovCloud isolated regions. The architect will build CI/CD pipelines in air-gapped environments with approval gates and change management, and design the underlying network architecture - multi-account landing zones, Transit Gateway networking, and hybrid connectivity via Direct Connect and VPN - within classified enclaves. Additional work includes automating patching, AMI hardening, drift detection, and STIG/CIS compliance enforcement, and implementing observability and logging strategies that meet audit and records retention requirements.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation or Terraform within ADC/GovCloud isolated regions
• CI/CD pipeline architecture in air-gapped environments with approval gates and change management
• Multi-account landing zones, Transit Gateway networking, and hybrid connectivity (Direct Connect, VPN) in classified enclaves
• Automation of patching, AMI hardening, drift detection, and STIG/CIS compliance enforcement
• Observability and logging strategies compliant with audit and records retention requirements

Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance

North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.

At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.

For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.