Chief Cloud Architect with Security Clearance
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onLincoln School, 6, Ballfield Road, Lincoln, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01773, 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 brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.
About the Role
As a Chief Cloud Architect, you will serve as a strategic leader in a rapidly evolving domain, leveraging your expertise to design, implement, and oversee innovative cloud solutions that align with critical business objectives. Working under general direction, you will independently develop strategies and technical solutions to complex challenges, contributing to cloud adoption plans, application design, and system management.
In this role, you will lead the development and deployment of cloud infrastructure, ensuring strict compliance with security standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud-based systems. You will act as a key customer liaison, understanding and shaping technical requirements for business development initiatives and translating high-level system needs into detailed implementation specifications. Your day-to-day involves leading consultative engagements with domain architects, sales consultants, and technical staff to ensure successful project delivery, while utilizing a cloud-first mindset to help customers realize the full potential of cloud-based solutions.
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for this position will undergo a standard evaluation process to assess technical depth, cultural fit, and alignment with defense sector requirements. Specific steps include initial screening, technical deep-dives, and interviews with leadership to discuss strategic vision and operational capabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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
Lincoln School, 6, Ballfield Road, Lincoln, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01773, United States
Lincoln, Massachusetts
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_circleAssess current-state architecture and propose recommendations for future-state architecture
- check_circleLead consultative engagements to ensure successful project delivery
- check_circleDesign and implement cloud-based solutions including front-end and back-end platforms
- check_circleDevelop and oversee the organization's cloud computing strategy and adoption plans
- check_circleDesign system architecture in collaboration with Cloud Service Providers
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 plans
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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 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 Assess current-state architecture and propose recommendations for future-state architecture.
What are the requirements for this Chief Cloud Architect with Security Clearance role?expand_more
JHNA is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 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 Lincoln School, 6, Ballfield Road, Lincoln, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01773, 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 alternative.
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