Senior AWS GovCloud Architect

Credence

. Lead the technical architecture, design, and deployment of AWS GovCloud development, test, and production hosting environments at DoD Impact Levels IL4 and IL5 .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in AWS GovCloud architecture and engineering, with a strong focus on compliance with DoD security requirements and cloud governance. Proficient in designing and automating secure cloud environments while ensuring operational readiness and technical alignment with enterprise architecture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AWS GovCloud ArchitectureCloud GovernanceAWS Certified Solutions Architect – ProfessionalCISSP or SecurityX CertificationDoD Impact Level 4 and IL5 Experience

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Hard Skills

Cloud ArchitectureInfrastructure as Code (IaC)CI/CDContainer PlatformsVPC PeeringDirect ConnectIAM Role GovernanceSCCA ComplianceTroubleshootingMonitoring

Tools & Technologies

AWSSCCA Virtual Datacenter Security Stack (VDSS/VDMS)DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – ProfessionalCISSPSecurityX Certification

Industry Keywords

DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements GuideCloud Hosting LifecycleSecure Cloud Computing ArchitectureTechnical SolutioningOperational Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the technical architecture, design, and deployment of AWS GovCloud development, test, and production hosting environments at DoD Impact Levels IL4 and IL5
Establish cloud governance, Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA) compliance, automated scaling, and continuous readiness
Ensure technical alignment with the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides, and DoD enterprise architecture
Support the broader cloud hosting lifecycle, including AWS infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, container platforms, automation, technical solutioning, troubleshooting, monitoring, security, and operational support
Design, implement, automate, and troubleshoot AWS-based environments across infrastructure, deployments, container platforms, security controls, and customer requirements
Support various DoD customers in mission-critical environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or equivalent field with at least eight (8) years of hands-on cloud architecture and engineering experience
Demonstrated expertise architecting enterprise solutions in AWS GovCloud, including VPC peering, Direct Connect, and IAM role governance
Experience with SCCA Virtual Datacenter Security Stack (VDSS/VDMS) integration
Must hold an active AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification
Must hold an active CISSP or SecurityX (formerly CASP+) certification
Must hold an active Secret clearance
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Experience with DoD Impact Level 4 and IL5 environments
Experience with the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG)
Experience with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Experience with enterprise architecture, Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA) compliance, and cloud governance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Work From Home
Free Food & Snacks
Wellness Resources