Chief Cloud Architect with Security Clearance
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on998, North Main Street, Riverdale, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, 45405, United States
About Aether Aerospace
JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have united to form Aether Aerospace, a Defense Technology platform dedicated to delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services, and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform leverages deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force programs, alongside capabilities in digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing.
About the Role
As a Chief Cloud Architect, you will serve as a technical leader driving the organization's cloud strategy and adoption. In this role, you will independently develop strategies and technical solutions to complex challenges, ensuring that cloud initiatives align with critical business objectives. You will lead the development and deployment of cloud infrastructure, working closely with Cloud Service Providers such as CloudOne, DAF CloudWorks, and SEITaas to design robust system architectures.
Your day-to-day involves translating high-level system requirements into detailed implementation specifications and acting as a key liaison for customers to shape technical requirements for business development. You will collaborate with analysts, engineers, and programmers to define project limitations and interface requirements, while optimizing cloud performance through monitoring and ensuring robust connectivity among remotely located servers. This position offers the opportunity to drive impactful change and provide technical leadership in a rapidly evolving domain, ensuring 100% of planned hours are worked and contractual deliverables are met with excellence.
Culture and Benefits
At Aether Aerospace, employees value the flexibility that allows them to balance quality work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and learning and development opportunities designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our unique mix of benefits includes health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement and savings options.
Equal Opportunity
Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
Work location
Work model: On-site
998, North Main Street, Riverdale, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, 45405, United States
Dayton, Ohio
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead cloud implementation projects and system deployment on IaaS and PaaS
- check_circleTranslate high-level system requirements into detailed implementation specifications
- check_circleOptimize cloud performance by monitoring systems and managing updates
- check_circleProvide assessments of current-state architecture and propose future-state recommendations
- check_circleLead consultative engagements to ensure successful project delivery
- check_circleDesign and implement cloud-based solutions including front-end and back-end platforms
- check_circleEnsure compliance with cybersecurity best practices and security protocols
- check_circleAct as a customer liaison to shape technical requirements for business development
- check_circleDevelop and oversee the organization's cloud computing strategy and adoption plans
Requirements
- verifiedActive TS/SCI clearance
- verifiedBachelor's degree with 5-7 years cloud architecture experience OR Master's degree with 3-5 years
- verifiedCompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Security+, GICSP, SSCP, or GSEC certification
- verifiedProficiency in Terraform or CloudFormation
- verifiedFamiliarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- verifiedKnowledge of cloud-native services, serverless architectures, and microservices
- verifiedExperience in government and defense-related systems engineering
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth and wellness programscheck_circleIncome protectioncheck_circlePaid leavecheck_circleRetirement and savings
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Cloud Computing, Iaas, Paas, Cloudone, Daf Cloudworks, Seitaas, Terraform, Cloudformation, Devops, Ci/cd.
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; Master's degree with 3-5 years experience as an alternative.
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A Chief Cloud Architect with Security Clearance at JHNA is responsible for the following: Lead cloud implementation projects and system deployment on IaaS and PaaS; Translate high-level system requirements into detailed implementation specifications; Optimize cloud performance by monitoring systems and managing updates; and Provide assessments of current-state architecture and propose future-state recommendations.
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To qualify for the Chief Cloud Architect with Security Clearance at JHNA position, applicants should have: Active TS/SCI clearance; Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years cloud architecture experience OR Master's degree with 3-5 years; CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Security+, GICSP, SSCP, or GSEC certification; Proficiency in Terraform or CloudFormation; Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines; and Knowledge of cloud-native services, serverless architectures, and microservices.
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Chief Cloud Architect with Security Clearance at JHNA is based in 998, North Main Street, Riverdale, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, 45405, United States. This is a on-site role.
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JHNA has listed this Chief Cloud Architect with Security Clearance role as on-site.
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Chief Cloud Architect with Security Clearance at JHNA typically requires 3–7 years of relevant experience at the lead level.
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Key skills for Chief Cloud Architect with Security Clearance at JHNA include Cloud Computing; Iaas; Paas; Cloudone; Daf Cloudworks; Seitaas; Terraform; and Cloudformation.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; and Master's degree with 3-5 years experience as an alternative.
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About JHNA
JHNA operates within the defense and space manufacturing industry, delivering technical consulting services to the defense sector since 2001. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, the firm functions as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The organization specializes in bridging the gap between warfighters and engineers, ensuring that operational requirements directly inform engineering outcomes.
The workforce consists of former military leaders who combine operational experience with deep engineering and technical expertise. This background enables JHNA to guide customers through complex systems engineering and acquisition processes, ensuring that developing capabilities effectively address warfighting needs.
As a digital engineering firm, JHNA focuses its services primarily on the Department of Defense's aviation communities. Key areas of support include Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), and platform security involving cyber and anti-tamper measures. The company maintains a culture centered on teamwork and collaboration while offering competitive benefits to its staff.
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