Cloud Solutions Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD)staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to ourIntelligence Community (IC),Department of Defense (DoD), and civilian customers.

The Cloud PlatformsandArchitectures Department(CPAD)goes beyond traditional software systems design and IT application hosting environments. Weprovide our customers with guidance and solutions for developing,deploying, andmanagingcloudsoftware systems that arehighly secure, available, resilient, and scalable.We are looking for aCloudSolutionsEngineertocontribute tothedelivery of these services. Ifyou'rea passionate and driven individual who is excited about developing advancedcloudsolutions that keep our nation at the forefront of space systems capabilities, consider joining our team of talented engineers.

Work Model

This is a full-time positionthatwill require5days/week onsite work inEl Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA.

WhatYou'llBe Doing

Providing cloud subject matterexpertiseto DoD, IC, and Civil Space customers

Developing proof-of-concept prototypes to help customers understand the latest cloud technologies

Designing and implementing cloud-based solutions to meet customer and mission needs

Providing guidance on reference cloud architectures and best practices for the space enterprise

Conducting cloud architecture reviews of customer mission systems

Conducting researchof tools and cloudservicesto inform stakeholdersof ideal or alternative solutions

Growingdepartmental knowledge through work,training assignments, andpresentations

What You Need to be Successful-Sr.Member of Technical Staff

MinimumRequirements:

Bachelor's degree inSTEM, with an emphasis inComputer Science or otherrelatedsciences/engineering discipline

5 or moreyears of relevant experiencewithdesigning and implementingcloud-based systems to meet business or mission needs

Proven experience with commercial cloud technologies (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform)

Experience withDevOps tools and practices (e.g.Jenkins, Argo)

Familiarity with containerizationtechnologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Familiarity with basic cloud security concepts (e.g., network security,identityand access management)

Proficient in at least one programming languagesuch as Python or Go

Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a cross-functional matrix organization

This position requires ability to obtain andmaintaina security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

Advanced degree in Computer Science or other sciences/engineering discipline

Hands-on experience designing, implementing, andoperatingcloudsystemssupporting real users

Experience workingdirectly withclientsto define requirements, assess Cloudand/or softwaresolutions,and provide guidance, insights, and recommendations

Working knowledge of every layer in a cloud technology stack (e.g., virtualization infrastructure, operating systems, application hosting platforms, cloud native application design)

Certifications related to cloud computing (e.g., AWSAssociate Developer)

Active security clearance issuedby the U.S. Government

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max) $110,400.00 - $165,500.00 Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

Operate Strategically

Lead Change

Engage with Impact

Foster Innovation

Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Education assistance programs

An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color,religion,geneticinformation, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at or by emailat .You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.