Chief Cloud Architect & Infrastructure Subject Matter Expert

Overview

CHIEF CLOUD ARCHITECT & LEAD INFRASTUCTURE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (MODES) :

Bowhead seeks a Chief Cloud Architect & Lead Infrastructure SME to join our team in supporting the Military Community and Family Policy Outreach & Digital Enterprise Services (MODES) located in Arlington, VA. The Chief Cloud Architect & Lead Infrastructure SME will provide expert knowledge of AWS GovCloud architecture and infrastructure support for MC&FP.

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

Desired Experience

Physical Demands

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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