Systems Engineering Lead​/Cloud Architect

Overview

CVP is seeking a Systems Engineering Lead / Cloud Architect to provide technical leadership for hybrid cloud integration, infrastructure management, and engineering support services for the DHS. This position is responsible for designing, operating, and evolving a secure, FedRAMP-compliant hybrid cloud environment spanning AWS Gov Cloud, Azure Government, and Microsoft 365 GCC/GCC High, while ensuring alignment with DHS Enterprise Architecture standards, FISMA requirements, and applicable NIST cybersecurity guidelines.

• Lead systems engineering activities including architecture design, integration, and ongoing management of hybrid cloud environments (AWS Gov Cloud, Azure Government, Microsoft 365 GCC/GCC High).
• Ensure all architectures meet FedRAMP authorization requirements and DHS Enterprise Architecture standards.
• Design and implement cloud-based backup, disaster recovery (DR), and continuity of operations (COOP) solutions, including red-green deployments, automated failover, and cross-region replication.
• Lead and mentor a team of cloud and infrastructure engineers supporting DHS.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and configuration management plans.
• Collaborate with the IT O&M Lead to ensure seamless Dev Sec Ops -to-operations handoffs and pipeline integrity.
• Support AI and automation integration within secure cloud enclaves in alignment with DHS security policies.
• Interface with DHS security stakeholders for Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes, continuous monitoring, and vulnerability remediation.
• Establish and track infrastructure KPIs and operational metrics aligned to program SLAs.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related STEM field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of systems engineering and cloud architecture experience, with at least 4 years in a federal government environment.
• Hands‑on experience designing and managing FedRAMP‑authorized hybrid cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800‑53, FISMA, and federal cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible) and CI/CD pipeline management.
• Demonstrated experience with zero‑downtime deployment strategies (blue‑green, canary, rolling releases).

• Must be eligible to obtain a DHS Public Trust (US Citizenship Required)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) OR Microsoft Azure Administrator / Solutions Architect — Highly Preferred
• CISSP or CompTIA Security+ CE

• Prior DHS, USCIS, or DHS technical delivery experience.
• Experience integrating AI/ML workloads into secure federal cloud environments.
• Familiarity with Impact Level 4 (IL‑4) / IL‑5 cloud environments and air‑gapped deployment scenarios.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 GCC High environments and related security configurations.

Please note this role is pending program award.

CVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to actively recruiting individuals and providing advancement opportunities based on merit and legitimate job qualifications. We ensure that all associates receive equal opportunities based on their personal qualifications and job requirements. CVP strictly prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.