Bowhead
Bowhead

Chief Cloud Architect & Infrastructure Subject Matter Expert

Arlington, VA, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $220,000.00 - 280,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • DevOps
  • FOCUS
  • High Availability
  • Provisioning
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • GitLab
  • Management
  • Scripting
  • Windows PowerShell
  • Python
  • Bash
  • FedRAMP
  • FISMA
  • Collaboration
  • Cyber Security
  • Authorization
  • Auditing
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Cloud Computing
  • Computer Science
  • Information Systems
  • Cisco Certifications
  • CISA
  • GCIA
  • ISSAP
  • CISSP
  • DoD
  • IT Architecture
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Cloud Architecture
  • DevSecOps
  • Agile
  • Training
  • Security Clearance

Summary

Overview

CHIEF CLOUD ARCHITECT & LEAD INFRASTRUCTURE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (NAUT):

Bowhead seeks a Chief Cloud Architect & Lead Infrastructure SME to join our team in supporting the Nautical contract located in Arlington, VA. The Chief Cloud Architect & Lead Infrastructure SME will provide expert knowledge of AWS GovCloud architecture and infrastructure support.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a technical leader, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex cloud based solutions within DoD environments.
  • This role requires expertise in DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and secure cloud platforms, with a focus on delivering scalable, high availability solutions while adhering to government mandated security standards.
  • Design and engineer secure, scalable cloud architectures using AWS and other cloud platforms to meet client requirements.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ensure all cloud solutions comply with DoD security protocols, FedRAMP, and FISMA requirements.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to document controls, support Interim Authorization to Test (IATT) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, and address audit requirements.
  • Monitor cloud environments to ensure compliance with industry best practices and government security mandates.
  • Provide expert evaluations of cloud-based solutions, ensuring alignment with technical and operational goals.
  • Work independently and collaboratively to resolve complex issues within DoD cloud environments.
  • Escalate risks, constraints, and critical issues to appropriate stakeholders for resolution.

Qualifications

  • 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
  • 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.

Desired Experience
  • Five (5+) years supporting cloud architecture & infrastructure in DevSecOps and Agile environments

Physical Demands
  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.
  • Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

Target salary range is between $220,000 - $280,000 commensurate with experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level. ship is a requirement for this contract.

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