Chief Cloud Architect/Lead Infrastructure SME

Overview FWI is seeking a Chief Cloud Architect/Lead Infrastructure SME for Infrastructure Support (CCALIS) to support the MODES III program for the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for Military Community & Family Policy (MC&FP). The CCALIS will serve as the enterprise lead for AWS GovCloud architecture and infrastructure, delivering secure, scalable, and compliant solutions across MC&FP's digital platforms. FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. • *Position is contingent upon contract award** Work Schedule and Location: Remote: This full-time remote position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with occasional travel and onsite work in Alexandria, VA. Responsibilities • Serve as the designated CCALIS, providing enterprise architecture and infrastructure leadership across MODES III's AWS GovCloud-based environments. • Architect and optimize highly available, secure systems supporting MODES III's user-centered applications, content platforms, and IT services. • Lead the design and implementation of ZTA-compliant, resilient, and scalable cloud infrastructure aligned with DoD mission requirements. • Oversee the integration of DevSecOps pipelines, mobile platforms, CMS, APIs, and database services, with a focus on continuous delivery and modernization. • Ensure architectural compliance with DoDAF, RMF, DISA SRG/STIG, and applicable DoD and NIST cybersecurity frameworks. • Lead documentation of system architectures, cloud migration strategies, and modernization roadmaps for legacy systems. • Collaborate with system engineers and cybersecurity analysts to maintain FedRAMP, DoD IL5, and DISA accreditation standards across infrastructure layers. • Provide expertise in container orchestration, network segmentation, identity and access management (IAM), and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices to enable secure operations. Qualifications Required: • A bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, information systems, or a related field. • A minimum of six years of DoD or Federal IT Architecture and/or Infrastructure experience. • A minimum of five years of experience in AWS GovCloud architecture and infrastructure support. • Possess one of the following certifications: CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSO, GCIA, GCSA, GCLD, GICSP, GSLC, CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP • Requires a TS/SCI clearance. Desired: • A minimum of five years of experience supporting cloud architecture and infrastructure in DevSecOps and Agile development environments. FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. Why Join Our Team At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including: • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance • Life Insurance • 401(k) Plan • Holiday Pay • Paid Time Off Apply tot his job