Bitwise · 3 weeks ago
Cloud Infrastructure Architect
Laurel, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expBitwise is a leading provider of mission-focused intelligence solutions that advance national security for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. The role involves architecting cloud infrastructure to support AI-enabled development and modernizing workflows for CNE services while ensuring security and performance. The ideal candidate will lead cloud architecture strategy and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance the development environment.
AnalyticsBig DataConsultingInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead cloud architecture strategy, designing the technical roadmap and reusable patterns that enable teams to leverage cloud solutions where it makes sense. Starting with high-ROI pilots, you'll develop "easy button" templates and common resources for teams to adopt while preserving the flexibility for organizations to continue managing their own on-premise infrastructure when mission demands it
Architect end-to-end solutions for complex CNE services, tackling challenges like moving 90%+ capacity services to cloud storage, creating integration patterns between legacy systems and cloud-native services, and ensuring solutions maintain security controls while improving performance and scalability
Conduct technical assessments of existing infrastructure, working with stakeholders to unpack services running on aging platforms, document dependencies, evaluate utility, and build prioritization frameworks based on EOL dates, mission impact, cost efficiency, and user pain points
Partner with cloud professional services and mission stakeholders, working alongside AWS ProServe teams to scope engagements, validate architectures, and ensure cloud solutions meet the unique requirements of CNE development, testing, and collaboration while reporting directly to the Y12 technical director
Design modernized workflows and user experiences, reimagining how CNE developers interact with their development environment - from implementing unified SSO across disparate clients to architecting solutions for large-scale datasets
Above all ... make CNO the best place for software development at the agency. Create the development environment that will attract the best talent and keep them here, instead of chasing them away
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates without a current clearance will not be considered
Deep systems engineering expertise - you have built, broken, and rebuilt complex enterprise infrastructure. You understand the realities of legacy environments, know why 'lift and shift' usually fails, and can design pragmatic migration paths that keep systems operations during transformation
Production AWS/cloud architecture experience - you have architected and deployed cloud solutions in production (not just labs), understand cloud economics and trade-offs, and can confidently navigate VPC design, storage tiers, compute options, and security controls to build scalable solutions
Infrastructure modernization experience - you have led technical transformations before, know how to prioritize competing demands, can build ROI models that resonate with leadership, and understand the discipline of incremental migration
Technical communication and stakeholder management - you translate effectively between cloud consultants, mission developers, security teams, and executives. You build consensus across technical and non-technical audiences, document architectural decisions clearly, and can advocate for solutions without drowning people in jargon
Understanding of agency specific nuances with Cloud Migration, specifically with regards to ATO and the WANDS environment
Service mindset - you see yourself as a customer-service professional first. Technology choices serve mission needs, never the other way around
Collaboration over heroics - you leverage your embedded position through constant communication and iteration with teammates and customers, delivering solutions quickly rather than perfectly
Mission-driven pragmatism - you understand the strategic goals and build toward that vision while solving today's most pressing issues. Long-term architecture matters, but not at the expense of immediate mission impact. You design for optionality - enabling hybrid approaches where teams can leverage common cloud resources while continuing to manage their own infrastructure when mission requires
Team cultivation - you help everyone around you grow, share knowledge generously, and empower others to deliver exceptional service
Iterative delivery - you recognize the privilege of proximity to mission, and make the most of it through rapid prototyping, tight feedback loops, and incremental wins
Eight (8) years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (4 additional years of experience may substitute for a degree)
Preferred
CNO experience - experience in CNO spaces or similar high-side environments is highly valued
CNO development experience - understanding what developers actually need makes you a more effective infrastructure architect
Enclave experience - you understand what makes restricted environments different - the constraints, the processes, and how security controls impact architecture decisions
Cost optimization expertise - experience right-sizing cloud resources, building FinOps practices, or making defensible recommendations about when cloud implementations actually save money vs. when managed service costs spiral
Benefits
Top salaries because we're top performers
Pick your PTO – Everyone values time and money differently, so we give you the flexibility to choose between 3 and 5 weeks of PTO with a corresponding adjustment to your pay. Your choice, your balance.
All 11 federal holidays, paid!
Up to 2 snow days, paid!
We’ll quadruple (4x!) the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k), giving you up to a 24% company match. Contributing less than 6%? Unclaimed matches come right back to you as extra income, giving you a guaranteed 24% that goes to your retirement, to your paycheck, or both. C’mon now!
100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances. That’s a lot. Already covered on health insurance? No problem – we’ll trade you this benefit for a boost to your salary instead.
$5,250 annual education assistance for training, certifications, tuition, and even student loan repayments.
Spot bonuses for obtained certifications, customer recognition, and just about anything else that makes us go "Hot damn!". We hope to say that many times about you.
Company
Bitwise
We are #OneBitwise focused on a shared future of global alignment, enabling us to deliver seamless client outcomes and drive endless growth opportunities for our worldwide team of Bitwisers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Raman Sapra
Global Chief Executive Officer
Hema Sakhardande
Co-Founder
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