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. Our benefits include:• Paid Federal Holidays• Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options• 401k with matching• Paid vacation and sick leave• Continuing education assistance• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance• Employee Assistance Program• through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance ResourcesVeterans 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr PingWind Inc