Chief Cloud Architect/Infrastructure SME

North South Consulting Group is seeking a forward-thinking Chief Cloud Architect and Infrastructure SME to lead the design, implementation, and sustainment of secure, scalable cloud solutions that deliver vital digital services. This leader ensures infrastructure performance and strict compliance with applicable standards.

This is a remote role

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cloud infrastructure design, integration, and optimization
• Manage enterprise-level cloud and infrastructure performance
• Ensure compliance, availability, and scalability across environments
• Coordinate with cybersecurity and development teams to support DevSecOps
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, information systems, or related field
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in federal or DoD IT infrastructure and architecture
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in AWS GovCloud architecture and infrastructure support
• One of the following certifications: CASP , CCNP Security, CISA, CISSO, GCIA, GCSA, GCLD, GICSP, GSLC, CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP
• Possess a Top Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years supporting cloud solutions in DevSecOps and Agile environments
  
  

This position is contingent on contract award