About This Role

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. </div><div>The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. </div><div>OVERVIEW </div><h3>Full-time/Permanent Employee </h3><div><strong style="font-size: 11pt;">Location:</strong> Remote </div><div>As a Cloud Consultant II, you will be responsible for new cloud architecture design, development and integration of new architectural features into existing cloud infrastructures while maintaining the integrity and security of enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks. Provide broad based experience in the systems engineering lifecycle and specific cyber security initiatives relating to cloud architectural design and development. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment.</div><div>The proposed salary range for this position is $139,815 - $162,832. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, 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. </div><h3>RESPONSIBILITIES</h3><ul><div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Define, implement, and manage the organization’s cloud architecture strategy, incorporating cloud adoption plans, application modernization approaches, and cos to optimized design principles</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Design and govern application architectures deployed in cloud environments, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and alignment with enterprise standards.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Configure and maintain core cloud infrastructure components, including compute, storage, identity, and security services, with an emphasis on automated, repeatable deployment patterns</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Design and implement cloud networking architectures that securely connect distributed systems, hybrid environments, and remote services, following zero trust principles</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Integrate identity federation and modern authentication mechanisms, including SAML and OAuth 2.0, to support secure access and zero trust access controls across cloud platforms</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Develop and maintain cloud-based delivery platforms, including frontend and backend services, using automated provisioning and deployment pipelines to ensure consistency and operational efficiency</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Establish secure cloud storage and computing environments while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policies and standards</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Lead architectural initiatives that promote a cloud-first approach and support enterprise modernization efforts</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to design and implement enterprise cloud solutions</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Engage with customer leadership and technical stakeholders to support solution development and architecture discussions</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Conduct architecture assessments and provide recommendations for future-state cloud environments</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Lead technical workshops and discovery sessions to support solution design and modernization planning</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Resolve cloud architecture issues during integration, testing, and deployment phases</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Provide technical leadership supporting operational strategies aligned with program objectives</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="16" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Identify and forward to leadership any opportunities that could lead to growth within your work area</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="17" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Participate in growth efforts as requested</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="18" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Ensure all contractual deliverables are met or exceeded to the customer's satisfaction</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Complete personal PDP and attend Staff Meetings and Storytime (with camera on)</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="20" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Build productive and positive professional relationships with clients within your program</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="21" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Execute all contract requirements as assigned in accordance with the contract-specific LCAT and requirements</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="22" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><h3>Perform other related duties as assigned</h3></li></ul></div></div></ul><h3>KEY QUALIFICATIONS</h3><ul><div><div><div><p data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px"><strong>Clearance:</strong> Active Secret Clearance<br><strong>Education and Years of Experience:</strong>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field with 8 years of experience in cloud architecture, or a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience.</p></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Considered an emerging authority with strong technical expertise in cloud architecture</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Functional knowledge of scripting languages like Bash, Python, PowerShell or other similar languages</p></li></ul></div><div><li>Experience designing and implementing enterprise-level cloud solutions</li></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Ability to develop technical solutions to complex architectural challenges</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Demonstrated ability to lead architecture efforts and guide technical teams</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT Level II certification</p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><h3>At least one cloud certification </h3></li></ul></div></div></div></ul><h3>PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS </h3><ul><div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Multiple cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud)</p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Wingdings" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p>Experience with version control tools (e.g.

Start Date: Immediate

JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform 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.

The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

OVERVIEW

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location: Remote

As a Cloud Consultant II, you will be responsible for new cloud architecture design, development and integration of new architectural features into existing cloud infrastructures while maintaining the integrity and security of enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks. Lead multi-disciplined teams in the design and implementation of the cybersecurity system architecture. Able to apply cyber security standards, directives, guidance and policies to a cloud architectural framework. Compile industry best practices and lessons learned into future iterations and new designs for the cloud hosting environment. Provide broad based experience in the systems engineering lifecycle and specific cyber security initiatives relating to cloud architectural design and development. Resolve cloud architecture implementation issues during integration and test. Interface with different entities - internal and external to the enterprise Considered an emerging authority, who applies extensive technical expertise. Develops technical solutions to complex problems. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment.

The proposed salary range for this position is $139,815 - $162,832. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility EXPANSIA allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our unique mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement and savings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Define, implement, and manage the organization’s cloud architecture strategy, incorporating cloud adoption plans, application modernization approaches, and cos to optimized design principles

Design and govern application architectures deployed in cloud environments, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and alignment with enterprise standards.

Configure and maintain core cloud infrastructure components, including compute, storage, identity, and security services, with an emphasis on automated, repeatable deployment patterns

Design and implement cloud networking architectures that securely connect distributed systems, hybrid environments, and remote services, following zero trust principles

Integrate identity federation and modern authentication mechanisms, including SAML and OAuth 2.0, to support secure access and zero trust access controls across cloud platforms

Develop and maintain cloud-based delivery platforms, including frontend and backend services, using automated provisioning and deployment pipelines to ensure consistency and operational efficiency

Establish secure cloud storage and computing environments while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policies and standards

Lead architectural initiatives that promote a cloud-first approach and support enterprise modernization efforts

Collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to design and implement enterprise cloud solutions

Engage with customer leadership and technical stakeholders to support solution development and architecture discussions

Conduct architecture assessments and provide recommendations for future-state cloud environments

Lead technical workshops and discovery sessions to support solution design and modernization planning

Resolve cloud architecture issues during integration, testing, and deployment phases

Provide technical leadership supporting operational strategies aligned with program objectives

Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded

Identify and forward to leadership any opportunities that could lead to growth within your work area

Participate in growth efforts as requested

Ensure all contractual deliverables are met or exceeded to the customer's satisfaction

Complete personal PDP and attend Staff Meetings and Storytime (with camera on)

Build productive and positive professional relationships with clients within your program

Execute all contract requirements as assigned in accordance with the contract-specific LCAT and requirements

Perform other related duties as assigned

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance
Education and Years of Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field with 8 years of experience in cloud architecture, or a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience.

Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

Considered an emerging authority with strong technical expertise in cloud architecture

Functional knowledge of scripting languages like Bash, Python, PowerShell or other similar languages

Experience designing and implementing enterprise-level cloud solutions

Ability to develop technical solutions to complex architectural challenges

Demonstrated ability to lead architecture efforts and guide technical teams

Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT Level II certification

At least one cloud certification

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Multiple cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud)

Experience with version control tools (e.g. Git), CI/CD (e.g. Gitlab,Jenkins), vulnerability scanning tools (SCC, OpenSCAP, ACAS), code scanning tools (Fortify), Container scanning tools (Twistlock), container host and management tools (docker/Kubernetes)

Experience designing secure enterprise cloud architectures

Familiarity with IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS cloud service models

Experience supporting federal or DoD cloud environments

Experience with cloud security and compliance frameworks

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

EXPANSIA 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.

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E01-L03 Cloud Consultant II