Chief Cloud Architect & Infrastructure Subject Matter Expert
Bowhead / UIC Technical Services
- Arlington, VA
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Skills
- Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
- Automationunmatched
- Bash Scriptingunmatched
- Best Practicesunmatched
- CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professionalunmatched
- CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditorunmatched
- CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professionalunmatched
- Cloud Architectureunmatched
- Cloud Computingunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Computer Scienceunmatched
- Configuration Managementunmatched
- Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
- Continuous Integrationunmatched
- Contract Requirementsunmatched
- DevOpsunmatched
- Environmental Monitoringunmatched
- FISMA - Federal Information Security Management Actunmatched
- GCIA - GIAC Certified Intrusion Analystunmatched
- GSLC - GIAC Security Leadership Certificateunmatched
- Governmentunmatched
- Government Standardsunmatched
- High Availabilityunmatched
- ISSAP - Information Systems Security Architecture Professionalunmatched
- ISSEP - Information Systems Security Engineering Professionalunmatched
- Information Architectureunmatched
- Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
- Internet Securityunmatched
- Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
- Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
- Sales Pipelineunmatched
- Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
- Security Clearanceunmatched
- Security Complianceunmatched
- Security Protocolsunmatched
- Support Documentationunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Technical Leadershipunmatched
- Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
- Top Secret Clearanceunmatched
- United States Citizenunmatched
- United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
- Windows PowerShellunmatched
Description
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.
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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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Arlington, VA |
| Industry | Real Estate/Property Management |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1999 |
| Website | https://www.bowheadsupport.com/ |
Benefits
Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Military Leave, Professional Development, 401K
About Company
UIC Government Services (UICGS) and its Bowhead family of companies are a division of Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC), an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC). UIC is one of the largest ANC’s in Alaska, and combined with UICGS/Bowhead, we offer a wide variety of services to defense and civilian government agencies that reach across multiple disciplines, the U.S., and the world. With our excellent management team and great range of services in the areas of Information Technology, Logistics & Marine, Manufacturing & Products, Program Management and Operations, and Systems & Technology, we perform over 250 contracts worldwide with innovative business solutions in areas such as engineering, maintenance services, manufacturing, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, our 3,500+ employees of the Bowhead family of companies, UIC, UIC Government Services, UIC Government Construction, and UIC Commercial remain committed to delivering quality results to ensure our customers’ success. Headquartered in Virginia, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar corporation consistently recognized as one of the top 25 8(a) certified small business companies for government contracting.