Data Storage Administrator

ACES is the recognized DoD365 solutions expert by DoD CIO and Microsoft. ACES built the case for the DoD CIO to transition the department to DoD365 and when the USAF Headquarters volunteered to be the first in DoD to transition to DoD365, ACES was their sole-source choice to architect their DoD365 environment and transition them into it. ACES has developed many of the DoD365 best practices and has consistently architected and implemented DoD-wide enterprise solutions using the DoD365 environment. ACES has been contracted by DoD CIO since the inception of the company and has recently architected and maintains some of the most important DoD-wide enterprise data repositories that track modernization for Command, Control, and Communications (C3), Tactical Communications, SATCOM, Public Safety Communications, and more.

Secret Clearance | Active IAT-I Certification | Bachelor's Degree | 7 Yrs Experience |

ACES is seeking a Data Storage Administrator (Cloud Architect) responsible for the design, implementation, and management of cloud storage solutions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate extensive expertise in cloud engineering, high-performance computing, DevOps, collaboration tools, and secure network connectivity. The role involves identifying optimal cloud solutions, documenting requirements, and ensuring compliance with DoD and Navy security standards.

· Gather and document requirements using a formalized approach for areas such as Cloud, collaboration tools, DevOps, network connectivity, and high-performance computing.

· Identify Department of Navy authorized offerings, including NR&DE Cloud, DISA Cloud, and others relevant to mission needs.

· Analyze available solutions to effectively leverage authorized cloud technologies.

· Develop and recommend solutions to address gaps between existing capabilities and departmental requirements.

· Establish a Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&M) that details short-, mid-, and long-term solutions for cloud adoption and integration.

· Support the development and documentation of Change Management, provisioning, and management processes.

· Define and track success criteria for cloud deployments aligned with project and organizational goals.

· Assess existing products to determine optimal cloud solutions and create a multi-year roadmap for cloud migration.

· Collaborate closely with network infrastructure teams and RMF accreditation teams to proactively overcome deployment roadblocks.

· Ensure all cloud deployments are aligned with DoD and Department of Navy IT security and infrastructure requirements.

· Certifications: Active IAT-II Certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC)

· Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or an equivalent technical degree from an accredited college or university, and seven (7) years’ relevant experience in software engineering or IT systems architecture. At least three (3) years must include demonstrated experience as a Cloud Engineer/Architect with proven success in cloud engagements and digital transformations, including Azure or AWS implementations, rollout strategies, and cloud governance planning.

· Technical: Skilled in formalized requirements gathering, comprehensive analysis of authorized cloud technologies, and developing actionable recommendations for addressing capability gaps.

· Experienced in crafting detailed Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&M), managing Change Management and provisioning processes, and collaborating closely with network infrastructure and Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation teams.

· Proficient in aligning cloud deployments with stringent security and infrastructure standards mandated by the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package!