Cloud Transformation Architect, CNO Development Environments - Cleared

Overview

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most
At Intelliforce, we specialize in solving the hard problems at the intersection of mission, scale, and complexity. This role is a cornerstone of our cloud, Dev Ops, and systems engineering core competencies. You will help lead a once-in-a-generation modernization effort, moving critical CNO development environments into the cloud while the mission stays live. This is real impact with real national security outcomes, delivered by a company trusted to operate where it matters most.

Location:

Emerson

Schedule:

Full-time, mission-aligned hours

Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required

• You lead the technical vision for migrating legacy CNO development environments into a secure, scalable cloud-native architecture.
• Design reusable cloud patterns and templates for teams while preserving hybrid flexibility for on-prem environments.
• Architect end-to-end solutions for complex CNE services, including large-scale data storage, cloud-to-legacy integration, and performance optimization under strict security constraints.
• Assess aging infrastructure, document dependencies, evaluate mission impact, and prioritize modernization based on risk, cost, and operational value.
• Collaborate with AWS Professional Services, mission stakeholders, and technical leadership to validate architectures and execute high-ROI pilots.
• Redesign developer workflows, enabling unified authentication, improved collaboration, and better experiences for CNO developers.
• Deliver practical, mission-driven improvements quickly and iteratively to make CNO the best place at the agency to build software.

• Clearance:
  Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required).
• Citizenship:
  Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is required. Four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Eight or more years of experience designing, operating, or modernizing complex enterprise systems in environments of similar scope and mission criticality.

• Deep systems engineering experience supporting complex, legacy enterprise environments.
• Proven production experience architecting and deploying AWS or cloud-based solutions.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, compute, storage, security controls, and cost tradeoffs.
• Demonstrated experience leading infrastructure modernization efforts and incremental migration strategies.
• Ability to assess technical debt, evaluate ROI, and prioritize modernization work effectively.
• Strong technical communication skills, including translating between developers, security teams, consultants, and executives.
• Understanding of agency-specific cloud migration constraints, including ATO processes and WANDS environments.
• A service-oriented mindset, strong collaboration habits, and the ability to deliver iteratively in ambiguous problem spaces.

• Experience supporting CNO missions or operating in high-side environments.
• Prior experience building or supporting CNO development environments.
• Familiarity with enclave architectures and restricted environments.
• Experience with cloud cost optimization, Fin Ops practices, and resource right-sizing strategies.

This role spans AWS cloud services, hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure, secure networking and identity systems, storage platforms supporting large datasets, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code tooling, authentication and SSO solutions, and legacy CNE development platforms operating within restricted environments.

Compensation Range: $ - $

The salary range provided reflects an estimate based on current market trends and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be tailored after evaluation of the candidate’s background and suitability for the role.

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
• Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.
• Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting.
• Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition.
• A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.

Ready to grow with purpose? At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. You can reach us at  or schedule a call with our Director of Recruitment at the Calendly link:

Equal Opportunity Matters

Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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