Chief Cloud Architect and Lead Infrastructure SME at Plateau Software Inc – Fairfax, Virginia

Chief Cloud Architect and Lead Infrastructure SME (CCALIS)

**Location**: Remote with potential travel

**Clearance Requirement**: Tier 5 Favorable Adjudication

**Certification**: One of CASP+, CISSP, ISSAP, GCSA, etc. (Required)

About Plateau Group

Plateau Group is a recognized leader in designing and supporting secure, resilient, and scalable cloud infrastructure for government missions. With extensive experience managing AWS GovCloud environments for federal clients, we provide full lifecycle support—from architecture and migration to automation and DevSecOps integration—all aligned with Zero Trust and Agile principles.

Position Summary

The CCALIS will serve as the lead architect and technical authority on all cloud infrastructure services supporting the Task Order. This role will guide architecture decisions, infrastructure design, and system optimization within the AWS GovCloud environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable AWS GovCloud infrastructure
• Lead DevSecOps integration and cloud automation initiatives
• Ensure system compliance with DoD cyber and ZTA frameworks
• Support CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and modernized deployments
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and development teams to ensure mission alignment

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, IT, or related field

6+ years of Federal/DoD IT architecture or infrastructure experience

5+ years in AWS GovCloud implementation and operations

Relevant certification (e.g., CISSP, GCSA, GCLD, CISSO)

Experience supporting cloud environments in Agile and DevSecOps frameworks (preferred)

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EOE Statement:

Plateau is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identification, sex, sexual orientation, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, parental status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Plateau is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! (M/F/Disability/Vets)