Director, Platform Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

Join North Wind – Accelerating Hypersonic Innovation At North Wind, we are advancing hypersonic technologies through cutting-edge research, system development, and flight testing. Our team drives innovation in high-speed aerodynamics, propulsion systems, and mission-critical components, supporting every phase of hypersonic programs - from R&D to flight testing, If you are passionate about pushing technological boundaries in a dynamic environment, we invite you to join us. Director, Platform Infrastructure & Cybersecurity We are seeking a highly skilled Director for Platform Infrastructure and Cybersecurity to architect, deploy, automate, and sustain secure data and AI platforms across on-premise, commercial cloud, and government cloud environments. The successful candidate will build and maintain scalable infrastructure supporting Digital Engineering, AI/ML, Modeling & Simulation, Data Lakehouse/Fabric, and advanced analytics workflows operating across multiple security domains including Unclassified, CUI, Secret, and Top Secret environments. This role requires expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cloud-native architectures, DevSecOps, data engineering, and cross-domain deployment strategies. Responsibilities Lead the design, deployment, automation, and sustainment of secure digital infrastructure supporting advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, digital engineering, modeling and simulation, and mission-critical software systems across on-premises, commercial cloud, government cloud, and classified environments.Serve as a team leader managing infrastructure engineering, cloud architecture, cyber threat detection and response, and DevSecOps, establishing scalable and repeatable platforms that enable rapid delivery of capabilities while maintaining security, compliance, and operational reliability.Work closely with software developers, data scientists, AI engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and mission stakeholders to develop standardized deployment patterns that support operations across multiple security domains and computing environments.Architect and manage teams to automate modern cloud and data platforms using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), container orchestration, and cloud-native technologies to support enterprise data ecosystems, AI/ML workloads, digital twins, and advanced engineering applications.Provide strong technical leadership in implementing secure, resilient, and portable solutions capable of operating across Unclassified, CUI, Secret, and Top Secret environments, while helping shape long-term infrastructure strategy, technology roadmaps, and engineering best practices. Key Areas Of Responsibility Include Multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructure architectureInfrastructure as Code (IaC) and platform automationData lakehouse and enterprise data platform engineeringAI/ML and agentic AI platform enablementKubernetes and container platform operationsDevSecOps pipeline development and automationSecurity and compliance [SH1] implementation within regulated environmentsCross-domain and classified environment deployment strategiesDigital engineering, modeling, simulation, and digital twin platform supportTechnical leadership, mentoring, and architecture governance Required Qualifications/Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Related technical field10+ years of experience in one or more of Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, Data Engineering, DevSecOps, Infrastructure Engineering5+ years deploying systems in regulated or classified environments. Technical Skills The ideal candidate possesses broad expertise spanning cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, data engineering, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and modern software delivery practices. They should demonstrate the ability to design, deploy, automate, and sustain scalable technology platforms across hybrid and multi-cloud environments while supporting advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, digital engineering, and mission-critical applications. Success in this role requires a strong foundation in infrastructure automation, containerized platforms, enterprise data architectures, secure system design, and the application of engineering best practices within regulated or classified environments. Key technical competencies include: [SH2] Cloud architecture and hybrid/multi-cloud platform engineeringInfrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration managementDevSecOps, CI/CD, and GitOps methodologiesContainerization and container orchestration platformsEnterprise data platforms, data lakehouses, and data integrationDatabase technologies, data governance, and data lifecycle managementArtificial intelligence, machine learning, and AI platform enablementSoftware development, scripting, and automationPlatform monitoring, observability, and operational excellenceCybersecurity architecture and secure system engineeringIdentity, access management, and zero-trust principlesCompliance with government and industry security frameworksHigh-performance computing and distributed systemsTechnical architecture, systems integration, and enterprise-scale solution design Preferred Qualifications Active Top Secret ClearanceAWS Professional CertificationMicrosoft Certified: ExpertCMMC Level 2/FEDRAMP Compliance ExperienceSecurity+ or CISSP Desired Characteristics Comfortable operating from bare metal through cloud-native platformsAble to work across infrastructure, data, security, and AI domainsStrong systems engineering mindsetAbility to communicate with engineers, program managers, and executive leadership North Wind is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. North Wind supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing. The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications. North Wind is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws. All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.