Bowhead seeks a Senior Systems Manager - Cloud Architecture to support our customer on the Nautical contract in the Arlington, VA area, to lead architectural design and implementation of cloud-native solutions for mission-critical Department of Defense applications
Requirements
- Expert knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, GCP) with emphasis on government cloud environments
- Proficiency in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture and API design
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
- Familiarity with database migration strategies and data architecture
- Experience with Cryptonet Management Workstation (CMW) and crypto status communication protocols
Responsibilities
- Strategic Architecture Leadership: Lead architectural design and implementation of cloud-native solutions for mission-critical Department of Defense applications, driving strategic migration of legacy DoD systems to secure cloud environments while ensuring compliance with federal security standards.
- Cloud Platform Architecture: Design and oversee end-to-end cloud architecture strategies across AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and other FedRAMP-authorized cloud platforms for complex DoD legacy system migrations.
- Security Integration & Compliance: Implement and maintain security controls compliant with NIST, FISMA, DoD Directive 8140, and DoD security frameworks while ensuring operational continuity throughout migration processes.
- Legacy System Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing DoD applications and J6 IT processes to determine optimal migration pathways and identify corrective actions for hardware, software, and business management procedures.
- Technical Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain detailed architectural documentation, migration plans, security compliance reports, and prepare contingency plans while identifying/recommending GOTS/COTS software applications for program tracking.
- Project Management & Oversight: Chair/co-chair meetings and working groups on behalf of government representatives, resolve problems, allocate resources, manage personnel, and monitor performance to meet contract requirements.
- Infrastructure Management: Oversee development/coordinate technical solutions ensuring compatibility within the customers infrastructure while maintaining accountability for all IT assets through ITEC Team oversight.
Other
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution; Master's degree preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 16+ years of systems architecture experience with 8+ years specifically in cloud architecture and minimum 5 years managing 10+ personnel for IT and/or cybersecurity efforts.
- SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibility and maintain SAP eligibility.
- US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion. Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.
