About the roleJHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on 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, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.As a Cloud Architect IV, you will be responsible for deploying and overseeing the company's cloud computing strategy. This includes managing cloud adoption plans, cloud application design, and cloud management and monitoring. You will supervise application architecture and deployment in cloud environments, ensuring that all components required for successful cloud computing are effectively established.Your role involves creating cloud networks by connecting remotely located servers and developing operational cloud-based delivery systems. You will set up cloud storage and computing systems from scratch while ensuring compliance with various security policies, managing systems, and implementing necessary updates. With a cloud-first mindset, you will help customers realize the benefits of an Oracle cloud-based architecture and contribute to large Oracle X-LOB deals, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS cloud services. Collaboration with local account teams, Global Client Advisors, and Key Account Directors will be essential as you lead consultative selling services and interact with various customer roles.The proposed salary range for this position is $104,000-$135,000. Factors that can influence final salary include Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement and savings.ResponsibilitiesDeploy and manage the company's cloud computing strategy, including cloud adoption plans and application designOversee application architecture and deployment in cloud environmentsSet up all components required for successful cloud computingCreate cloud networks by connecting remotely located serversDevelop operational cloud-based delivery systems, including front- and back-end platformsEstablish cloud storage and computing systems while ensuring compliance with security policiesLead initiatives with a cloud-first mindset, assisting customers in leveraging Oracle cloud-based architectureContribute to and drive large Oracle X-LOB deals, including Oracle IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS cloud servicesCollaborate with local account teams and Global Client Advisors on cloud solutionsLead consultative selling services, working with domain architects, sales consultants, and business analystsInteract with various roles at customer organizations, including CIOs, CTOs, and technical staffArticulate the case for change and lead detailed discovery analysesConduct strategy, architecture, roadmap, and planning workshopsProvide assessments of current state architecture and recommendations for future state architectureProvide technical support to operational strategies aligned within your program and initiatives that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across all program functionsEnsure 100% of planned hours are worked and recordedIdentify and forward to leadership any opportunities that could lead to growth within your work areaParticipate in growth efforts as requestedEnsure all contractual deliverables are met or exceeded to the customer's satisfactionComplete personal PDP and attend Staff Meetings and Storytime (with camera on)Build productive and positive professional relationships with clients within your programExecute all contract requirements as assigned in accordance with the contract-specific LCAT and requirementsPerform other related duties as assignedKey qualificationsClearance: Active Secret ClearanceEducation and Years of Experience: Bachelor's degree with 8 - 10 years of experienceConsidered an emerging authority with extensive technical expertiseAbility to develop technical solutions to complex problemsExercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignmentsStrong communication skills for interaction with various roles at customer organizations, including CIOs, CTOs, and technical staffCapability to articulate the case for change and lead workshopsRequires IAT Level III (IAT-3) certification requirements, such as CASP+, or CISSP as this a security focused rolePreferred additional qualificationsOne or more cloud certifications, such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Google Associate Cloud EngineerExperience in cloud architecture or related fieldsFamiliarity with Oracle cloud services and productsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environmentEqual opportunityAether 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.