Job description
Join North Wind – Accelerating Hypersonic Innovation
At North Wind, we are advancing hypersonic technologies through cutting-edge research, system development, and flight testing. Our team drives innovation in high-speed aerodynamics, propulsion systems, and mission-critical components, supporting every phase of hypersonic programs - from R&D to flight testing, If you are passionate about pushing technological boundaries in a dynamic environment, we invite you to join us.
Director, Platform Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
We are seeking a highly skilled Director for Platform Infrastructure and Cybersecurity to architect, deploy, automate, and sustain secure data and AI platforms across on-premise, commercial cloud, and government cloud environments. The successful candidate will build and maintain scalable infrastructure supporting Digital Engineering, AI/ML, Modeling & Simulation, Data Lakehouse/Fabric, and advanced analytics workflows operating across multiple security domains including Unclassified, CUI, Secret, and Top Secret environments. This role requires expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cloud-native architectures, DevSecOps, data engineering, and cross-domain deployment strategies.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, deployment, automation, and sustainment of secure digital infrastructure supporting advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, digital engineering, modeling and simulation, and mission-critical software systems across on-premises, commercial cloud, government cloud, and classified environments.
Serve as a team leader managing infrastructure engineering, cloud architecture, cyber threat detection and response, and DevSecOps, establishing scalable and repeatable platforms that enable rapid delivery of capabilities while maintaining security, compliance, and operational reliability.
Work closely with software developers, data scientists, AI engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and mission stakeholders to develop standardized deployment patterns that support operations across multiple security domains and computing environments.
Architect and manage teams to automate modern cloud and data platforms using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), container orchestration, and cloud-native technologies to support enterprise data ecosystems, AI/ML workloads, digital twins, and advanced engineering applications.
Provide strong technical leadership in implementing secure, resilient, and portable solutions capable of operating across Unclassified, CUI, Secret, and Top Secret environments, while helping shape long-term infrastructure strategy, technology roadmaps, and engineering best practices.
Key areas of responsibility include:
Multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructure architecture
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and platform automation
Data lakehouse and enterprise data platform engineering
AI/ML and agentic AI platform enablement
Kubernetes and container platform operations
DevSecOps pipeline development and automation
Security and compliance[SH1] implementation within regulated environments
Cross-domain and classified environment deployment strategies
Digital engineering, modeling, simulation, and digital twin platform support
Technical leadership, mentoring, and architecture governance
Required Qualifications/Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Related technical field
10+ years of experience in one or more of Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, Data Engineering, DevSecOps, Infrastructure Engineering
5+ years deploying systems in regulated or classified environments.
Technical Skills:
The ideal candidate possesses broad expertise spanning cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, data engineering, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and modern software delivery practices. They should demonstrate the ability to design, deploy, automate, and sustain scalable technology platforms across hybrid and multi-cloud environments while supporting advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, digital engineering, and mission-critical applications. Success in this role requires a strong foundation in infrastructure automation, containerized platforms, enterprise data architectures, secure system design, and the application of engineering best practices within regulated or classified environments.
Key technical competencies include:[SH2]
Cloud architecture and hybrid/multi-cloud platform engineering
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management
DevSecOps, CI/CD, and GitOps methodologies
Containerization and container orchestration platforms
Enterprise data platforms, data lakehouses, and data integration
Database technologies, data governance, and data lifecycle management
Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and AI platform enablement
Software development, scripting, and automation
Platform monitoring, observability, and operational excellence
Cybersecurity architecture and secure system engineering
Identity, access management, and zero-trust principles
Compliance with government and industry security frameworks
High-performance computing and distributed systems
Technical architecture, systems integration, and enterprise-scale solution design
Preferred Qualifications:
Active Top Secret Clearance
AWS Professional Certification
Microsoft Certified: Expert
CMMC Level 2/FEDRAMP Compliance Experience
Security+ or CISSP
Desired Characteristics
Comfortable operating from bare metal through cloud-native platforms
Able to work across infrastructure, data, security, and AI domains
Strong systems engineering mindset
Ability to communicate with engineers, program managers, and executive leadership
North Wind is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. North Wind supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.
The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications. North Wind is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.