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UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies · 1 day ago

Senior Systems Manager - Cloud Architecture

Arlington, VA

Part-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

16+ years exp

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies is seeking a Senior Systems Manager - Cloud Architecture to support their customer on the Nautical contract. This role involves leading the architectural design and implementation of cloud-native solutions for Department of Defense applications, ensuring compliance with security standards and overseeing complex legacy system migrations.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead architectural design and implementation of cloud-native solutions for mission-critical Department of Defense applications, driving strategic migration of legacy DoD systems to secure cloud environments while ensuring compliance with federal security standards

Design and oversee end-to-end cloud architecture strategies across AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and other FedRAMP-authorized cloud platforms for complex DoD legacy system migrations

Implement and maintain security controls compliant with NIST, FISMA, DoD Directive 8140, and DoD security frameworks while ensuring operational continuity throughout migration processes

Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing DoD applications and J6 IT processes to determine optimal migration pathways and identify corrective actions for hardware, software, and business management procedures

Interface with the customer and external stakeholders in working groups, technical exchange meetings, and other forums while providing technical guidance to development teams and junior architects

Create and maintain detailed architectural documentation, migration plans, security compliance reports, and prepare contingency plans while identifying/recommending GOTS/COTS software applications for program tracking

Chair/co-chair meetings and working groups on behalf of government representatives, resolve problems, allocate resources, manage personnel, and monitor performance to meet contract requirements

Oversee development/coordinate technical solutions ensuring compatibility within the customers infrastructure while maintaining accountability for all IT assets through ITEC Team oversight

Provide daily control and supervision of assigned personnel, provide planned replacement information at least 15 calendar days prior to replacement, and provide information within 24 hours of unplanned replacements

Identify and mitigate technical and security risks, recommend life cycle management processes for automated information systems, and develop cost-efficiency strategies

Participate in J6 IT Governance processes and identify/assign C4IT support personnel for Projects & Portfolio Managers to meet J6 timelines

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Cloud ArchitectureDoD Systems ExperienceAWS GovCloudAzure GovernmentContainerization TechnologiesInfrastructure as CodeMicroservices ArchitectureCI/CD PipelinesCompTIA Security+AWS Solutions ArchitectProgramming KnowledgeGovernment ComplianceLeadership Experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution

Minimum 16+ years of systems architecture experience

8+ years specifically in cloud architecture

Minimum 5 years managing 10+ personnel for IT and/or cybersecurity efforts

Minimum 5 years experience working with DoD systems and understanding of military operational requirements

Expert knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, GCP) with emphasis on government cloud environments

Proficiency in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Strong understanding of microservices architecture and API design

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices

Familiarity with database migration strategies and data architecture

Experience with Cryptonet Management Workstation (CMW) and crypto status communication protocols

Meets the Core and Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Tasks (KSATs) defined in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework for Work Role 802 (NIST: OV-PM-002) and Work Role 632 (NIST: SP-SYS-002)

CompTIA Security+ certification

AWS Solutions Architect Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification

Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibility and maintain SAP eligibility

US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract