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Chief Cloud Architect & Infrastructure Subject Matter Expert

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies · Arlington, VA · Today
EngineeringFull-time

Job Summary

Bowhead seeks a Chief Cloud Architect & Lead Infrastructure SME to support the Nautical contract in Arlington, VA. The role involves providing expert knowledge of AWS GovCloud architecture and infrastructure support, serving as a technical leader, and delivering scalable, high availability solutions while adhering to government mandated security standards.

About the Role

The role requires expertise in DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and secure cloud platforms, with a focus on DoD environments. The candidate will design, implement, and manage complex cloud based solutions, develop and manage CI/CD pipelines, and ensure all cloud solutions comply with DoD security protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert evaluations of cloud-based solutions, ensuring alignment with technical and operational goals.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to document controls, support IATT and ATO processes, and address audit requirements.
  • Maintain and monitor cloud environments to ensure compliance with industry best practices and government security mandates.
  • Escalate risks, constraints, and critical issues to appropriate stakeholders for resolution.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Skills

  • Expertise in DevOps practices.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  • Secure cloud platforms.
  • Design and engineer secure, scalable cloud architectures using AWS and other cloud platforms.
  • 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.
  • Develop and manage DevSecOps pipelines within the Gov Cloud Framework.
  • Write advanced scripts using PowerShell, Python, and Bash.
  • Ensure compliance with DoD security protocols, FedRAMP, and FISMA requirements.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to document controls, support IATT and ATO processes, and address audit requirements.
  • Monitor cloud environments to ensure compliance with industry best practices and government security mandates.

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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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