Cloud Infrastructure Architect - AWS (TS/SCI Clearance Required)

North Point Technology • Washington, DC

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About The Position

North Point Technology is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Architect with an active TS/SCI security clearance to design and automate cloud infrastructure across AWS GovCloud and ADC (C2S/SC2S) isolated regions. The role involves building Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and secure networking within air-gapped, classified enclaves. The ideal candidate will possess deep AWS and DevOps expertise, along with hands-on experience automating hardening and compliance in a DoD/IC environment. This position is for engineers motivated to support crucial national missions, working on long-term projects that leverage the latest technology to solve complex problems.

Requirements

• Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation or Terraform within ADC/GovCloud isolated regions
• CI/CD pipeline architecture in air-gapped environments with approval gates and change management
• Multi-account landing zones, Transit Gateway networking, and hybrid connectivity (Direct Connect, VPN) in classified enclaves
• Automation of patching, AMI hardening, drift detection, and STIG/CIS compliance enforcement
• Observability and logging strategies compliant with audit and records retention requirements
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Must be eligible for CI Polygraph.
• Applicants without an active TS clearance will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation or Terraform within ADC and GovCloud isolated regions.
• Building CI/CD pipelines in air-gapped environments with approval gates and change management.
• Designing the underlying network architecture, including multi-account landing zones, Transit Gateway networking, and hybrid connectivity via Direct Connect and VPN, within classified enclaves.
• Automating patching, AMI hardening, drift detection, and STIG/CIS compliance enforcement.
• Implementing observability and logging strategies that meet audit and records retention requirements.

Benefits

• excellent compensation
• benefits
• flexible work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed