Bowhead seeks a Chief Cloud Architect & Lead Infrastructure SME to join their team in supporting the Military Community and Family Policy Outreach & Digital Enterprise Services (MODES) located in Arlington, VA. The role requires expert knowledge of AWS GovCloud architecture and infrastructure support for MC&FP, focusing on designing, implementing, and managing complex cloud-based solutions within DoD environments.
Requirements
- Five (5+) years AWS GovCloud architecture & infrastructure support
- Certified in one of the following: CASP+; CCNP Security; CISA; CISSO; GCIA; GCSA; GCLD; GICSP; GSLC; CISSP; CISSP-ISSAP; or CISSP-ISSEP
- Expertise in DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and secure cloud platforms
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
- Experience developing and managing DevSecOps pipelines within the Gov Cloud Framework
- Proficiency in writing advanced scripts using PowerShell, Python, and Bash
- Knowledge of DoD security protocols, FedRAMP, and FISMA requirements
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical leader, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex cloud based solutions within DoD environments.
- 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.
Other
- Six (6+) years DoD/Federal IT architecture and/or 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.
- Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level.
- US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.
