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

North Point Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

North Point Technology is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Architect to design and automate cloud infrastructure across AWS GovCloud and ADC isolated regions. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and involves building Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and secure networking within air-gapped enclaves.

The candidate will implement multi-account landing zones, Transit Gateway networking, and hybrid connectivity via Direct Connect and VPN, while enforcing STIG/CIS compliance and audit

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Experience with AWS GovCloud or ADC isolated regions.
• Experience automating hardening and compliance in DoD/IC.
• Ability to design and automate infrastructure as code.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement IaC 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).
• Automate patching, AMI hardening, drift detection, STIG/CIS compliance enforcement.
• Implement observability and logging strategies meeting audit and records retention requirements.

Skills

IaC (CloudFormation/Terraform)

AWS GovCloud

CI/CD pipelines

Air-gapped environments

Security clearance TS/SCI

Network design (Transit Gateway)

Direct Connect/VPN

Job description

Cloud Infrastructure Architect - AWS (TS/SCI Clearance Required) Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Apply ***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

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.