Infrastructure Lead

Steampunk•McLean, VA

1d•$140,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Infrastructure Lead supporting the U.S. Coast Guard's AI program, you will lead the architecture, security, and integration of the cloud infrastructure underpinning BEACON's mission capabilities. You will work within Steampunk's growing DevSecOps practice, guiding a cross-functional team that spans cloud engineering, cloud security, DevSecOps, and systems integration. We are looking for a technical leader who can translate client needs into infrastructure solutions, lead and mentor a delivery team, and manage the schedule, risk, and client relationship for the infrastructure workstream. You do not need to be the subject-matter expert in every one of these disciplines — you need the judgment and experience to lead a team that collectively is.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of total IT experience
5+ years of experience across a mix of cloud engineering, cloud security, DevSecOps, or integration engineering roles
Demonstrated experience leading or managing a technical team, including task assignment, mentoring, and performance feedback
Experience managing project scope, schedule, risk, and client communications
Experience with one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience with infrastructure as code and CI/CD tooling (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions)
Experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket
Working knowledge of cloud security practices, including IAM, zero-trust concepts, and vulnerability/risk management
Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns, APIs, and microservices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging directly with clients and stakeholders
Local to the Washington, DC metro area, with the ability to work onsite at Steampunk's Tysons, VA office and the USCG HQ client site (St. Elizabeths) a few days per week

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator/DevOps Engineer Expert, CISSP, or PMP
Experience supporting a DHS, Coast Guard, or other federal AI/ML or data program
Familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF, or FISMA categorization processes
Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience scripting in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the client, translating mission needs and stakeholder requirements into infrastructure, security, and integration solutions
Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of cloud, cloud security, DevSecOps, and integration engineers, including task assignment, technical guidance, and performance feedback
Own project management of the infrastructure workstream: schedule, staffing, risk/issue tracking, and status reporting to Steampunk and Coast Guard leadership
Architect and oversee secure, scalable cloud solutions supporting AI/ML workloads, including identity and access management, zero-trust components, and data protection for data at rest and in transit
Direct the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated security scanning (SAST/DAST/SCA) to support build, release, and compliance gates
Guide the design of APIs, microservices, and enterprise integrations that connect data, services, and systems across cloud and on-premises environments
Oversee monitoring, risk assessment, and threat modeling of cloud environments; ensure systems comply with applicable federal standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA)
Document the as-is state of the environment, perform gap analyses, and produce artifacts (e.g., SSP, POA&M, A&A support documentation) that articulate options and recommendations to the client
Identify technical and infrastructure risks, perform root cause analysis, and drive remediation across the team
Present regular status updates to Steampunk leadership and the Coast Guard client, and represent the infrastructure team in client meetings and working groups