Lead Developer; Cleared – Cloud-Native Architecture Security Clearance Job Dayton area,Ohio USA,Software Development

Position: Lead Developer (Cleared – Cloud-Native Architecture) with Security Clearance

Position Overview

OSAVA Services is seeking a highly skilled Lead Developer to architect and guide secure cloud‑native solutions supporting mission systems aligned with the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright‑Patterson AFB. The role is a technical leadership position within a classified environment, responsible for designing modern software architectures, guiding development teams, and supporting the modernization of mission systems through secure cloud platforms and Dev Sec Ops practices.

The ideal candidate has experience in cloud‑native development, secure software engineering, and system integration, and can lead efforts supporting mission‑critical defense systems.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement secure cloud‑native architectures supporting mission systems
Lead secure software development efforts within classified environments
Oversee system integration across mission platforms and data environments
Guide development teams operating within Dev Sec Ops pipelines
Ensure secure coding practices aligned with DoD cybersecurity standards, including STIG and RMF compliance
Support modernisation of legacy systems to scalable cloud‑based architectures
Implement containerised and microservices‑based solutions
Collaborate with engineering and mission teams to ensure secure, resilient system delivery

Required Qualifications

Active security clearance (or recently held and eligible for reinstatement)
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent)
Five or more years of software development experience supporting secure or classified environments
Experience developing cloud‑native applications (AWS or Azure Government environments preferred)
Experience with containerisation and Kubernetes‑based architectures
Strong background in system integration and distributed system design

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting Intelligence Community or cross‑domain data environments
Experience implementing event‑driven architectures
Exposure to AI/ML‑enabled system integration
Experience modernising legacy mission systems to cloud‑based platforms
Background supporting DoD or Air Force software development programmes

Key Skills & Search Keywords

Cloud‑Native Development
Secure Software Development
Dev Sec Ops
Kubernetes
Containerisation Microservices Architecture
Secure Coding
RMF Compliance
STIG System Integration
Mission Systems Development AWS Gov Cloud
Azure Government
Distributed Systems

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
Professional development and training support
Life and disability insurance

Contingent Upon Contract Award

This position is being recruited in support of a proposal effort and is contingent upon contract award. Candidates may be contacted and evaluated in advance; final hiring decisions will be made upon successful award of the contract.

Equal Opportunity Employer

OSAVA Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodations during the application process, please contact us for assistance.

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