Lead Infrastructure Architect (2026-0092)

acclaimtechnicalservices; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services seeks a Lead Infrastructure Architect with current TS/SCI clearance to support our Network Solutions Division in Northern Virginia.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in infrastructure operations and architectural design. Responsibilities include implementing cloud/hybrid environments and infrastructure automation initiatives. Join us as we strive to provide top-notch cyber operations and networking solutions to U.S. Federal agencies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of infrastructure/operations engineering experience.
• 5 years of experience designing/delivering enterprise infrastructures.
• Experience architecting/implementing cloud environments.

Skills

Infrastructure operations engineering

Cloud/hybrid environments

Infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible)

Network architecture design

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years IC experience

Tools

IBM TSM

Hitachi

NetApp

Brocade SAN

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading cyber operations, intelligence solutions and operations, network infrastructure, engineering and business enablement and enterprise operations company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

We are actively recruiting for a Lead Infrastructure Architect witha current TS/SCI w/ Poly to support our Network Solutions Division, based in Northern Virgnina.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or 10+ years IC experience in lieu)
• ISSA/TS; minimum 10 years infrastructure/operations engineering, incl. 5 years designing/delivering enterprise infra architectures
• Architected/implemented 3+ cloud/hybrid environments
• Designed/deployed 2+ enterprise network architectures
• Delivered ≥5 infrastructure automation initiatives (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Achieved measurable outcomes

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience with storage/network technologies (e.g., IBM TSM, Hitachi/NetApp, Brocade SAN)
• Tiered storage
• VTLs
• TCP/IP
• File transfer protocols
• Industry certs
• Adaptable to emerging tools/trends
• Leadership in infrastructure innovation

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.