Senior Cloud Engineer / Architect (AWS)

Overview

Intelligent Waves is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer / Architect (AWS) to support large-scale migration and operations on a large, high-profile DOD contract. The contract provides enterprise-wide IT support to enable the organization's IT Directorate to consolidate, modernize, and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations.

The Senior Cloud Engineer Architect (AWS) supports design of a new, modernized updated and upgraded capabilities for the organization. This role will be responsible for technical requirement definition, feasibility studies, pilot projects and implementations plans, as well as diagnosing and troubleshooting outages, monitoring networks, infrastructure and systems, and proving proactive mitigation strategies. This role is part of a highly skilled technical team responsible for designing and deploying secure, scalable, and compliant hybrid- and multi-cloud architectures that enable mission success across complex defense environments.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in AWS cloud architecture, identity and access management (IAM), AWS Identity Center, and multi-cloud interoperability, with a proven ability to operate in DoD-accredited cloud environments. This position requires architectural vision, and hands-on technical experience with both AWS and other major cloud providers (e.g., Azure).

Location : Fort Belvoir , VA

Travel : None

Clearance Requirement : TS / SCI

Intelligent Waves delivers mission-focused multi-domain operational expertise and innovation to the Government through high-impact technology solutions in cybersecurity, data science, enterprise network & systems engineering, software development, and cognitive human performance.

ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. ANY DOMAIN.

Since 2006, we have proudly served federal agencies including the Department of Defense. Our ability to operate globally in a wide range of environments, coupled with our deep understanding of customer needs and requirements, enables us to provide cost-effective solutions to support the most complex missions.

Adherence to all customer site protocols is mandatory for employees.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and secure AWS in alignment with DoD mission objectives and cybersecurity standards

Lead configuration, deployment, and management of AWS Identity Center (formerly AWS SSO) to support centralized access management across multiple AWS accounts

Architect and implement federated identity and single sign-on (SSO) integrations with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, or PingFederate

Develop and enforce IAM governance frameworks, role-based access controls (RBAC), and service control policies (SCPs) consistent with DoD zero-trust principles

Integrate and secure connectivity across AWS and on-premises systems, ensuring consistent identity and policy enforcement in multi-cloud environments

Leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation for automated provisioning and configuration management

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

TS / SCI Clearance

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification

Active AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification

BS degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or a Masters degree with 10+ years of prior relevant experience, additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

5+ years of experience designing and implementing AWS-based solutions in enterprise or government environments

Demonstrated expertise with AWS IAM, AWS Identity Center, and AWS Organizations / Control Tower

Strong knowledge of federated identity, SAML / OIDC protocols, and cross-cloud authentication mechanisms

Hands-on experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, and AWS CLI

Desired Qualifications :

Experience in Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) deployment within DoD or federal cloud programs

Working knowledge of AWS GovCloud (US) and Azure Government environments

Familiarity with Kubernetes (EKS / AKS) and container security in classified or restricted networks

Benefits

Intelligent Waves offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid PTO, life and disability insurance. We invest in our employees' futures by contributing with vesting starting from DAY 1, technical training, tuition bonuses, and much more.

Clearance Statement

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, Intelligent Waves will consider only applicants with current security clearances or those eligible to obtain one.

Equal Opportunity

Intelligent Waves LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, military and / or veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Intelligent Waves is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates and employees. If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact humanresources@intelligentwaves.com .

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Job Locations US-VA-Fort Belvoir

Job ID 2025-4347

Category Engineering / Information Technology

Employment Type Regular Full-Time

Travel None

Remote No Remote Work