This is a remote position with a federal client who is based in Lanham, MD. Candidates must reside and perform work within the United States.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Architect to support a federal Enterprise Data Platform modernization initiative. The selected candidate will design, implement, and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure supporting secure, scalable, and highly available data platform services. This role will focus on cloud architecture, networking, platform resilience, automation, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure supporting enterprise-scale data platform operations.
- Develop architecture solutions utilizing VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups, PrivateLink, and other AWS networking services.
- Support high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity strategies.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code solutions utilizing Terraform and related automation tools.
- Collaborate with cloud engineers, data engineers, and cybersecurity specialists to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
- Support platform modernization, performance optimization, capacity planning, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
- Develop and maintain technical architecture documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
- Participate in architecture reviews, deployment planning, and operational readiness activities.
- Support monitoring, observability, and operational support initiatives across cloud environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum seven years of experience supporting cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, or platform operations.
- Minimum five years of experience designing and supporting AWS environments.
- Experience with AWS networking, security, storage, and compute services.
- Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code solutions utilizing Terraform or similar tools.
- Experience supporting highly available and resilient enterprise environments.
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and operational best practices.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate certification.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional certification.
- AWS Advanced Networking certification.
- Experience supporting federal government or highly regulated environments.
- Experience supporting Databricks or large-scale analytics platforms.
- Experience with Kubernetes, EKS, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.
- Familiarity with FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST security frameworks.
Skills Required
- Previous experience with a government client
- Must reside and perform work within the United States
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum seven years of experience supporting cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, or platform operations
- Minimum five years of experience designing and supporting AWS environments
- Experience with AWS networking, security, storage, and compute services
- Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code solutions utilizing Terraform or similar tools
- Experience supporting highly available and resilient enterprise environments
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and operational best practices
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (preferred)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional (preferred)
- AWS Advanced Networking certification (preferred)
- Experience supporting Databricks or large-scale analytics platforms (preferred)
- Experience with Kubernetes, EKS, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices (preferred)
- Familiarity with FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST security frameworks (preferred)
What We Do
Booker DiMaio, King of Global Solutions, is an SBA 8(a) small business and minority-owned engineering & software modernization firm in Maryland leading the IT industry with proven performance and innovative design, development, and integration services. We lead agile-based digital transformations delivering sleek, intuitive, user-focused solutions. CORE COMPETENCIES: TECHNOLOGY: Cloud Computing, Big Data Visualization, Analytics, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Health IT, IT Modernization, Infrastructure As a Service, Integration & Sustainment, Software Engineering, System Architecture OPERATIONS: Staff Augmentation, Program Management, Telecommunications, User Experience Design, Administrative, Contact Center Support, Security Operations Center, Technology Transformation, Technology Advisory, Research & Development, Rapid Prototyping TECHNOLOGY PORTFOLIO: Booker DiMaio provides access to a suite of technology solutions through our reseller network, delivering added value to national security missions and government transformation for defense, intelligence, and civilian customers. A few of our notable partners are AWS, Microsoft Azure, FedRAMP Cloud Solutions, SecuLore DIFFERENTIATORS: SPECIALIZED - Our team is specially hired for each project and has a combined 90+ years of specialized industry experience. DRIVEN - We deliver solutions that are based on an in-depth understanding of the industry and commitment to improving user experiences. COMPREHENSIVE - We offer a comprehensive suite of end-to-end Big Data solutions, including cloud platforms, software engineering, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and much more. COMPLIANT - Our tailored solutions facilitate compliance with CMMC, NIST, and other strict regulatory requirements. EFFECTIVE - Our cross-functional team of industry experts will carry your mission-critical operations to success, increasing digital proficiency across the globe with modern software and technology solutions. [email protected]
