Chief Cloud Architect and Lead Infrastructure SME

Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 17 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.

Headquartered in Washington, DC's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation's most complex and rewarding challenges. Join our team.

Barbaricum is seeking a highly skilled Chief Cloud Architect and Lead Infrastructure SME (CCALIS) to provide enterprise-level expertise in AWS GovCloud architecture and infrastructure strategy in support of the Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) mission. This position plays a critical role in designing secure, scalable cloud solutions for government clients and guiding the implementation of resilient cloud infrastructure aligned with DoD policy.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver senior-level technical leadership for cloud infrastructure and AWS GovCloud architecture in support of MC&FP systems and mission requirements.
• Provide hands-on expertise in developing, integrating, and sustaining AWS GovCloud environments.
• Guide DevSecOps and Agile teams to implement secure, scalable solutions and ensure continuous compliance.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity SMEs to maintain architecture aligned with DoD cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.
• Serve as a strategic advisor for cloud modernization initiatives and digital transformation efforts across the enterprise.

Required Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in DoD or Federal IT architecture and/or infrastructure roles.
• 5+ years of experience with AWS GovCloud design and operational support.
• One or more of the following certifications:
  CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSO, GCIA, GCSA, GCLD, GICSP, GSLC, CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years supporting cloud infrastructure in Agile and DevSecOps environments.
• Strong understanding of enterprise cloud strategy, migration, and sustainment within the DoD ecosystem.

EEO Commitment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.