Cloud Architect – Infrastructure Lead
OCT Consulting LLC
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
AWSCloudCyber Security
About the role
- Design, implement, optimize, and manage information systems, applications, networks, and storage solutions within agency’s Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud and digital environments.
- Provide a high-availability, scalable system architecture, leveraging tools for IT management and proactive cybersecurity measures.
- Ensure the IT infrastructure supports the primary objective of O&E operations to function properly.
- Ensure operational excellence of the agency’s IT enterprise in AWS GovCloud.
- Support 24 hours a day, seven days a week (24/7) operation throughout the year for the IT infrastructure.
- Utilize Agile development methodologies during all phases for the development of new technology and refresh or enhancements of existing technology.
- Provide technology solutions that are driven by user-centered design principles.
- Management of large teams of IT and cybersecurity personnel.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen (Required)
- Active Top Secret Clearance / Favorably Adjudicated Tier 5 Investigation (Required)
- Must be in the National Capital Region and available to support on-site as required (Required)
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, information systems, or a related field. (Required)
- 6+ years of experience of DoD or Federal IT Architecture and / or Infrastructure Experience (Required)
- 5+ years of experience in AWS GovCloud architecture and infrastructure support (Required)
- 5+ years of experience supporting cloud architecture and infrastructure in DevSecOps and Agile development environments (Required)
- Possess one of the following certifications: Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC), Security+, CISM, CISSP, CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+), or Global Information Assurance Security Leadership Certification
- Certification (GSLC) (Required)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (Preferred)
- Deep understanding of cloud operations and cybersecurity compliance within a DoD environment (e.g., AWS GovCloud, ZTA, NIST RMF) (Preferred)
- Expert knowledge of DoD CC SRG Impact Levels (IL) 2, 4, and 5. Demonstrated experience with cloud security postures in AWS GovCloud (Preferred)
- Experience with high-availability and disaster recovery planning for 24/7 operations (Preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary
- Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
- Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
- Training Benefits
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Hard skills
AWS GovCloudcloud architectureinfrastructure supportDevSecOpsAgile developmenthigh-availability systemsdisaster recovery planninguser-centered designIT managementcybersecurity measures
Soft skills
team managementoperational excellenceproactive problem solvingcommunicationcollaborationleadership
Certifications
Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC)Security+CISMCISSPCompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)Global Information Assurance Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional