Chief Cloud Architect and Lead Infrastructure SME

PingWind • Alexandria, VA

190d

About The Position

PingWind is seeking a highly skilled and security-cleared Chief Cloud Architect and Lead Infrastructure Subject Matter Expert (CCALIS) to provide technical leadership and expert-level support for AWS GovCloud architecture and infrastructure in support of Military Community & Family Policy (MC&FP) programs. CCALIS will guide the design, implementation, and optimization of secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud environments while ensuring compliance with DoD and federal standards.

Requirements

• Must possess a favorably adjudicated Tier 5 investigation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of DoD or Federal IT Architecture and/or Infrastructure experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree.
• Minimum of five years of experience supporting cloud architecture and infrastructure in DevSecOps and Agile development environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in AWS GovCloud architecture, infrastructure design, and cloud operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain secure and scalable infrastructure solutions aligned with DoD and MC&FP requirements.
• Lead infrastructure planning, system integration, cloud migration, and optimization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal and DoD cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional development and operations teams within Agile and DevSecOps environments.
• Advise stakeholders on infrastructure roadmaps, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• Support incident response and system recovery related to infrastructure and cloud services.

Benefits

• Paid Federal Holidays
• Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options
• 401k with matching
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees