Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Are you passionate about building cutting edge infrastructure that empowers elite developers? We are looking for a visionary Lead HPC & Infrastructure Architect with an active TS/SCI with Poly clearance to design, build, and implement our next generation High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters. Your mission is simple yet profound: make our CNO environment the absolute best place for software development at the agency. By designing modern workflows, integrating advanced technologies like Large Language Models (LLMs), and building robust CI/CD pipelines, you will create a state-of-the-art development ecosystem that attracts and retains top-tier engineering talent. You will bridge the gap between legacy systems and future-generation technology, ensuring our mission developers have the high-performance tools they need to succeed.

Responsibilities

Architect Next-Gen HPC: Design, build, and implement cutting edge HPC clusters; Drive AI & LLM Integration: Develop technical roadmaps and "easy button" templates for LLM solutions; Modernize Workflows: Reimagine the developer experience and integration patterns between legacy systems and new HPC environments; Lead Technical Transformations: Conduct technical assessments of aging platforms and execute incremental migrations that preserve security controls; Advocate for Developers: Act as the champion for the development community, removing technical friction

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance; All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of application; Architect Next-Gen HPC: Design, build, and implement cutting edge HPC clusters, taking accountability for the system design, loadout, and alignment with future technology trends; Drive AI & LLM Integration: Develop technical roadmaps and "easy button" templates that enable development teams to seamlessly leverage LLM solutions while maintaining infrastructure flexibility; Modernize Workflows: Reimagine the developer experience, designing modernized workflows and integration patterns between legacy systems and new HPC environments; Lead Technical Transformations: Conduct deep technical assessments of aging platforms, document dependencies, and execute strategic, incremental migrations that preserve security controls while boosting performance; Advocate for Developers: Act as the champion for the development community, removing technical friction and building an environment that engineers love to work in

Nice to have

CNO Development Background: Direct experience in CNO development, giving you first hand empathy for what developers actually need from their infrastructure; Enclave Expertise: Deep understanding of restricted environments, including their unique constraints, security controls, and architectural impacts; FinOps & Cost Optimization: Experience right-sizing cloud resources, building FinOps practices, and making defensible recommendations on cloud vs. on-premise cost efficiencies