Chief Cloud Architect and Lead Infrastructure SME

Location: Alexandria, Va
Required Clearance: Must possess a favorably adjudicated Tier 5 investigation
Certifications: Possess one of the following certifications: CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSO, GCIA, GCSA, GCLD, GICSP, GSLC, CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
Required Experience: Minimum of 6 years of DoD or Federal IT Architecture and/or Infrastructure experience.

Position Description:

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:
· Minimum of five years of experience in AWS GovCloud architecture and infrastructure support.
· 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.

Required Qualifications
· Tier 5 Investigation

Desired Qualifications

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

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

· Eleven Federal Holidays
· Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
· Parental Leave
· Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
· Dental and Vision Insurance
· Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
· Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
· 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
· Continuing education assistance
· Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
· Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
· Employee Assistance Program
· Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
· 529 College Savings Plan
· Legal Insurance
· Pet Insurance

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law