Senior Hybrid Cloud Engineer

About the role

The Senior Hybrid Cloud Engineer on the Enterprise Mission Infrastructure and Platform (EMIP) team supports the development of cloud and ground architecture, roadmaps, technical capabilities, and products that meet the needs of the warfighter. This role involves leading technology investigations, working with vendors, and providing technical support for various Space Force program offices.

Responsibilities

• Support the EMIP team's customers in developing cloud and ground architecture, roadmaps, technical capabilities, and products that support the needs of the warfighter
• Lead technology investigation initiatives, work with vendors, the government, other FFRDC organizations, and various contractors to prototype, demonstrate, and deliver cyber secure platform capabilities to the warfighters
• Engage with commercial technology leaders in discussing product and technology roadmaps and translating those into strategic opportunities for National Security Space (NSS) Ground Enterprise
• Work hands-on with the customer and solutions providers to prototype, design, and demonstrate cloud computing architectures and services to support the needs of our warfighters
• Apply technical expertise to ensure capability needs are translated and applied to acquisition and development efforts, promoting integration of pioneering technology and rapid acquisition efficiencies
• Lead innovation in key technologies for use in ground systems from the edge to the cloud

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements for Senior Project Engineer - Cyber Security & Cloud Computing Architecture: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or other relevant field is required; 10 or more years of progressively more responsible experience in architecture for software-intensive systems and cloud computing, preferably in the space system domain; Cyber Security certification(s) meeting DoD 8140 requirements; Hands-on cloud-based platform and architecture work such with AWS or Microsoft Azure; Experience leading integrated, multidisciplinary, multi-organizational teams; Experience developing ground system architectures; Willingness to travel domestically to support customer needs, approximately 10% -15%
• Current and active TS/SCI security clearance, with ability to obtain Special Access (SAP)

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a STEM field or other relevant field is preferred
• Experience with processes associated with a government system acquisition and lifecycle
• Demonstrated experience in the development, integration, and test of software and/or data-intensive system architectures
• Demonstrated knowledge in Zero-Trust architecture, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code such as Ansible, Puppet, Terraform or other standards-based automation

Skills

• Excellent social skills enabling effective communication with customers, colleagues, and senior management
• Ability to lead innovation in key technologies for use in ground systems from the edge to the cloud

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, including annual salary range of $166,400.00 - $249,600.00, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options, 401(k) Plan, flexible spending accounts, variable pay program for exceptional contributions, relocation assistance, professional growth and development programs, and an inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.