Principal Cloud Engineer
About the role
Are you seeking a mission critical role in expanding humanity’s knowledge of the Universe? The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) is a multi-mission science and operations center for NASA’s flagship observatories. The Cloud Center of Excellence at STScI is seeking a Principal AWS Cloud Cybersecurity Automation & Systems (CACS) Engineer to join our team supporting NASA flagship space telescope missions that are transforming our understanding of the universe. In this role, you will lead cloud security automation initiatives and apply platform engineering and Kubernetes practices to design, implement, and operate security controls, guardrails, and monitoring systems across the AWS cloud applications and environments supporting observatories such as the Hubble Space Telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope, and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope (Roman). You will build the paved road that lets mission and science teams deliver securely by default, and you will own solutions from concept through production. This position supports hybrid or fully remote work arrangements. Candidates must reside in MD, DE, VA, PA, DC, or WV. Hybrid staff are expected on-site a minimum of three days per week. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required; ITAR clearance required. The role is based at the Johns Hopkins University Home