Cloud Architect & Infrastructure Lead

Job Title: Cloud Architect & Infrastructure Lead

Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia (Onsite Work) – Occasional CONUS
Travel

Eligibility/Clearance:

- Active or favorably adjudicated Top Secret SCI clearance required
(Tier 5)

- U.S. Citizenship required

Job Description:

The Cloud Architect and Infrastructure Lead (CAIL) provides senior-level
technical leadership and subject matter expertise in the design,
implementation, and management of secure cloud infrastructure supporting
a Department of Defense mission. This role is responsible for
architecting, maintaining, and optimizing AWS GovCloud environments
while ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity, resiliency, and
operational requirements.

The CAIL serves as the technical authority for cloud infrastructure
decisions, guiding engineering teams and advising government
stakeholders on scalable, secure, and mission-aligned cloud
architectures.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

- Design, implement, and maintain AWS GovCloud architectures
supporting DoD systems and applications.

- Lead cloud infrastructure planning, deployment, and optimization
efforts across compute, storage, networking, and security services.

- Ensure cloud architectures meet DoD security, compliance, and
resiliency requirements.

- Support implementation of security controls in alignment with RMF,
NIST standards, and applicable STIGs.

- Serve as the technical lead for cloud infrastructure operations,
troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

- Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and application teams to
ensure secure and efficient cloud solutions.

- Provide technical guidance, architecture documentation, and design
reviews for government stakeholders.

- Support ATO activities, continuous monitoring, and audit readiness
related to cloud infrastructure.

Requirements:

- Minimum 6 years of experience supporting DoD or Federal IT
architecture initiatives.

- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience designing and managing AWS
GovCloud architectures.

- Demonstrated expertise in cloud infrastructure components, including
networking, compute, storage, and identity/access management.

- Experience supporting secure, compliant cloud environments in
regulated or classified settings.

Certifications (Required – must possess one):

- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

- Certified Information Systems Security Officer (CISSO)

- Federal IT Security Professional – Manager (FITSP-M)

- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)

- GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)

- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

- GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)

- GIAC Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)

- CISSP – ISSMP

- CISSP

Desired Qualifications:

- Experience supporting enterprise-scale DoD cloud programs.

- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and
DevSecOps practices.

- Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity frameworks and cloud
security best practices.

- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical
and non-technical audiences.

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer
Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

ATR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal
employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy,
national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic
information, or mental or physical disability