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AttainX, Inc. · 2 hours ago

Chief Cloud Architect and Lead Infrastructure SME (CCALIS)

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $250K/yr

6+ years exp

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 role requires hands-on technical leadership in cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalable, compliant, and mission-aligned infrastructure that enables modern, user-centered services for military communities.

Cyber SecuritySoftwareVirtual Reality

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

AWS GovCloudFederal IT architectureDoD compliance standardsDevSecOps practicesCloud infrastructureActive security certificationsAgile methodologiesTechnical leadershipMentoring

Required

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

Experience providing support for large Department of Defense contracts with a preference for MC&FP or related support activities

Must have one or more of the following active certifications: CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSO, GCIA, GCSA, GCLD, GICSP, GSLC, CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP

Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS SCI or Active Favorable Tier 5 investigation adjudication

Benefits

Paid vacation

Medical

Dental

Vision

Matching 401K plan

Tuition/training reimbursement

Long & Short-Term Disability

Company

AttainX, Inc.

AttainX is an SBA certified 8a / EDWOSB / WOSB and CMMI L3, ISO 9001:201, QMS certified company that delivers information technology solutions to Federal and state agencies.

Founded in 2008

Herndon, Virginia, USA

51-200 employees