Chief Cloud Architect and Lead Infrastructure

1 week ago


Arlington, VA, United States Attainx Full time
Job Title: Chief Cloud Architect and Lead Infrastructure SME (CCALIS)

Location: Washington, DC area; Hybrid-Remote

Clearance: Active Top Secret orTier 5 (favorable adjudication).

Citizenship: US Citizenship required.

Exemption Status: Exempt

Position type: Full time.

Salary: $140,000 - $250,000 wage range. You will receive a competitive total rewards package that is applicable to the U.S. only. The salary range may vary based on experience, skillset, and geographical location.

*Pending Contract Award*

AttainX Inc. is seeking a forward-thinking Chief Cloud Architect and Lead Infrastructure SME (CCALIS) to architect, secure, and optimize AWS GovCloud environments supporting Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP). This position requires hands-on technical leadership in cloud infrastructure, coupled with a strong understanding of federal and DoD IT frameworks. The CCALIS will be responsible for ensuring scalable, compliant, and mission-aligned infrastructure that enables modern, user-centered services for military communities.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, or related field.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in Federal or DoD IT architecture or infrastructure roles.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience specifically supporting AWS GovCloud infrastructure and architecture.
  • Expert level knowledge of AWS GovCloud Architecture and Infrastructure
  • Experience providing support for large Department of Defense contracts with a preference for MC&FP or related support activities.
  • Must possess an AWS Solutions Architect Certification (associate or professional)
  • Must have one or more of the following active certifications:
    1. CGRC, Security+, CISM, CISSP, CASP+, or GSLC
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS or Active Favorable Tier 5 investigation adjudication.
Job Duties:
  • Lead the design and deployment of AWS GovCloud solutions tailored to MC&FP operational requirements.
  • Provide expert infrastructure support, ensuring availability, scalability, and security across systems.
  • Work closely with cybersecurity SMEs to align cloud architecture with DoD and Federal compliance standards.
  • Support implementation of DevSecOps practices and Agile development methodologies within cloud environments.
  • Identify infrastructure performance bottlenecks and recommend enhancements or remediation strategies.
  • Provide architectural governance, documentation, and mentoring across teams.
Non-Essential Functions:
  • General Duty Requirements.

About Us:

AttainX Inc. is SBA Certified 8(a), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS and Silver Level SaFe Partner. For more than 12 years, AttainX, Inc. has delivered emergent technologies, software products, and high-quality services that meet the needs of our Federal Government customers.

The last 3 years have shown significant company growth as we have increased our contracts portfolio and hold the "Best in Class" contract vehicles, GSA MAS and OASIS Small Business and 8(a) Pools 1, 2 and 3. In addition, we are prime on several Agency Specific IDIQ's and BPA's with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Energy, Navy, Health and Human Service and the Defense Intelligence Agency.

AttainX is dedicated to quality and best practices for the services we provide. We understand our people are the key ingredient to ensuring our customers Mission and Goals are met with excellence.

Benefits:

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, matching 401K plan, tuition/training reimbursement, and Long & Short-Term Disability.

EEO Commitment:

AttainX is an equal employment opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, VEVRAA and Section 503, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. These protections also extend to applicants.

Accommodations:

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation, please send an email to Human Resources. Indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Physical Demands:

Sitting and working on a computer for long, continuous periods each day; effective communications by telephone, email, and face-to-face; standing, walking, and sitting; handling and feeling objects or controls; reaching; talking and hearing; lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds; and specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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