Cloud Solutions Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation3 months ago
Chantilly, VA, USASenior
Base Salary
$129k - $194k/yr
Responsibilities
- Provide cloud subject matter expertise to DoD, Intelligence Community, and civil space customers.
- Develop proof-of-concept prototypes to demonstrate current cloud technologies.
- Design and implement cloud-based solutions aligned with customer and mission needs.
- Advise on reference cloud architectures and best practices for the space enterprise.
- Conduct cloud architecture reviews of customer mission systems.
- Research tools and cloud services and communicate recommended or alternative solutions to stakeholders.
- Build departmental knowledge through project work, training assignments, and presentations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM, preferably Computer Science or a related science or engineering discipline.
- At least 7 years of relevant experience designing and implementing cloud-based systems for business or mission needs.
- Proven experience with Azure cloud technologies.
- Experience with DevOps tools and practices such as Jenkins and Argo.
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud security concepts including network security and identity and access management.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python or Go.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a cross-functional matrix organization.
- Active U.S. Government-issued TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain SAP.
- Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree, hands-on operation of cloud systems supporting real users, AWS or Google Cloud experience, client-facing solution definition and assessment, classified-environment cloud work, broad cloud-stack knowledge, cloud certifications, and government-issued SAP.
Benefits
- Full-time work requiring five days per week onsite in Chantilly, Virginia, with standard and alternate work schedules including telework options.
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
- 401(k) plan with company-paid contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional growth and development programs.
- Education assistance programs.
- Inclusive work environment focused on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
About The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit operator of a federally funded research and development center, providing independent systems engineering, research, and mission assurance for U.S. government space programs. It supports defense, civil, and some commercial customers across satellites, launch vehicles, ground systems, remote sensing, and cyber. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, it advises on acquisition, design, testing, and operations to improve reliability of national security space systems.