Principal Platform Cloud Architect

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.

We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat.

Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Platform Engineering group is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer / Cloud Architect to ensure the successful delivery of a Private Cloud Infrastructure for one of our premier programs on site at our Aurora Colorado Campus Location.

As the Principal Platform Engineer / Cloud Architect, you will be supporting the program as a Sr.

technical contributor within a multi-disciplined team through our system modernization efforts to address cloud resource optimization, focusing on the program’s cost model savings initiative.

Additionally, in this role you will serve as a member of the Architecture team working closely with Program and Customer Management teams to streamline schedules, Monitor ICITE efficiencies, create and review related design documentation for the program.

What You Will DoYou will leverage company and industry best practices and capabilities to assist with deployment, implementation, modernization, and support of DevOps solutionsYou will support Financial Management & Analysis of the system through:Monitoring and analyzing AWS cloud spending across accounts and servicesImplementing and maintaining cloud cost management tools and dashboard / alarmsMaintaining the cloud cost forecast for the fiscal year and support forecasting future cloud expensesMonitoring ICITE Efficiency Metrics.

Manage annual exception requests.You will provide Technical Optimization of the system through:Identifying and facilitating execution of cost-savings opportunities through resource optimizationOptimizing instance sizing, Reserved Instance purchases, and compute savings plansEstablishing and documenting cost optimization / best practicesIdentifying and eliminating unused or underutilized resourcesYou will Provide Stakeholder Management by: Collaboration with component architects and chief architects to design cost-efficient solutionsInterfacing with program leadership on cost optimization strategies and reportingAct as a Liaison to AWS TAMs to facilitate AWS support to program cost optimization effortsCoordination with SETAs relative to cloud cost and ICITE related activities, including quarterly RI purchase recommendations Qualifications You Must HaveTypically requires bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and ten (10) years of systems engineering experienceExperience with Cloud Architecture and Design Experience in designing and implementing cloud solutions, including network architecture, security, and high availabilityExperience with DevOps practices, automation, infrastructure as code, and other DevOps principlesActive and transferable TS/SCI clearance is required day 1.

U.S.

citizenship is required, as only U.S.

citizens are eligible for a security clearance Qualifications We PreferExperience with cloud migration: Knowledge of migrating applications and data to the cloudExperience with containerization and orchestration: Familiarity with technologies like Docker and KubernetesExperience with database administration: Knowledge of database systems and their deployment in the cloudProgramming and Scripting: Proficiency in languages like Python, Java, or other scripting languagesCloud Management and Monitoring: Experience in managing and monitoring cloud environments, including resource utilization, performance, and securityCloud Security and Compliance, Problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to troubleshoot issues and optimize cloud solutionsRequires current CompTIA Sec+ (or equivalent) Certification What We OfferOur values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.

This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

This position requires a security clearance.

DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSACAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.

More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: Location: Aurora, CO: We Are RTX