Innovation Lead
| Company | Iron EagleX |
|---|---|
| Location | Fort Belvoir, VA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud computing, or related domains, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
- Extensive experience designing and deploying solutions in AWS, including services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and VPCs.
- Strong knowledge of security requirements and protocols for classified environments, including experience with RMF and NIST standards.
- Proven ability to lead complex IT modernization projects, from concept to execution, in government or defense contracting environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into actionable insights.
Responsibilities
- Drive the strategic vision and roadmap for cloud adoption and modernization, ensuring alignment with customer objectives and mission requirements.
- Lead the design and implementation of AWS-based solutions, optimizing performance, scalability, and security within classified networks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify innovative approaches for integrating cloud technologies into existing IT infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant government security frameworks, such as RMF, NIST 800-53, and ICD 503.
- Provide leadership in developing prototypes, proofs of concept, and technical demonstrations to validate modernization strategies.
- Advise senior stakeholders on emerging technologies and their applicability to program objectives.
- Monitor industry trends in cloud computing and IT modernization to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
- Oversee the migration of critical applications, data, and services from on-premises infrastructure to AWS.
- Conduct assessments of existing systems and recommend modernization solutions that align with operational requirements and security constraints.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure cloud environments adhere to stringent security protocols and support classified workloads.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, migration plans, and system configurations.
- Act as a subject matter expert in cloud and on-premises hybrid solutions, providing mentorship and technical guidance to team members.
- Coordinate with program management to track project progress and ensure delivery of high-quality solutions on schedule.
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Security – Specialty.
- Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments and integration of on-premises systems with cloud platforms.
- Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools, such as CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure as code.
- Understanding of classified government customer workflows and mission-critical operations.