What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Cloud Architect & Infrastructure Subject Matter Expert position at UIC Alaska?
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
- 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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