Secure Hybrid Cloud Architect

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, data science, Artificial Intelligence, process improvement, and

software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software

intensive systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers.

Aerospace’s Cyber Security and Advanced Platforms Subdivision is seeking a

Secure Hybrid Cloud Architect to work across programs in various phases, from in

acquisition through sustainment, finding least cost and technically sound

engineering designs which support mission requirements. The selected candidate

will utilize their software expertise, data architecture, security, and

leadership skills to see the engineering designs from concept development and

stakeholder buy-in through implementation and test. This position is 100% onsite

, located in San Antonio, TX. What You’ll Be Doing Leading a large multi-phased

project for DAF CLOUDworks in partnership with System Delta 81, System Delta 85,

Operational Test and Training Infrastructure and stakeholders in hybrid cloud

architectures Hands on management of projects and cyber related deliveries in

Government Owned Cloud environments like DAF CLOUDworks, JWCC, Platform One or

others as defined. Interface between program customers to capture requirements,

internal Aerospace technical resources to execute and deliver on objectives and

relay insight and updates to Aerospace leadership on customer issues, risks, and

opportunities. Applying skills and adaptability in various areas as a senior

technical authority that may include resolution of software systems issues.

Support may include software development, software architectures, data

strategies, data security and synchronization, enterprise systems, technology

recommendations, secure cloud and virtualization deployments, microservices and

API development. Identifying exciting and innovative opportunities for adopting

new technologies to solve existing needs and predicting future challenges.

Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with customer

leadership, capability-delivering contractors, ETG and other program office

support organizations, including the creation of technical materials and the

ability to present to key stakeholders and senior leaders. Interfacing with

Cloud program office management and authorization officials at 16th AF and

effectively working in a “badge-less” environment of diverse contracting teams.

Conduct engineering studies, readiness reviews, technology planning and

insertion; performance assessments, and/or market research. What You Need to be

Successful – Senior Project Engineer Minimum

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in
• STEM, with major in computer science, computer engineering, electrical
• engineering, or related technical discipline. 10+ years of related software
• experience, including at least 2 years in software architecture for software
• intensive systems; experience in the space systems domain preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to create and build effective team dynamins/environments
• (ie government customers, contractors, and Aerospace personnel) and work
• effectively with multidisciplinary teams Experience using cloud-based platform
• work such as AWS, Oracle, Google or Azure. Proven hands on experience with cloud
• based Kubernetes frameworks. Demonstrated ability working with Red Hat or other
• Linux Operating Systems. Hands on experience with VMware products such as Cloud
• Foundation, Tanzu Kubernetes. Willing to travel occasionally to work location or
• customer site approx. 10% (as required) Experience with Risk Management
• Framework (RMF) and work related to ISSM, ISSO, ISSE areas of cyber security
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance,
• which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a
• security clearance. How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one
• or more of these: Current TS/SCI with the ability to obtain SAP clearances,
• which is issued by the US government. US citizenship is required to obtain a
• security clearance. Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering,
• Electrical Engineering, or closely related technical discipline Familiarity with
• military space systems and operational concepts Experience in JIRA, Confluence
• and RMF tools like XACTA or eMASS Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud,
• Microsoft Sentinel, and or Azure Policy Experience working with Space Systems
• Command, Air Force Research Labs or DAF elements Certifications in Cyber
• Enterprise Architecture and/or Systems Engineering such as Certified Information
• Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Information Security Manager
• (CISM) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Google Profession Cloud Architect AWS
• Solutions Architect, and Microsoft Azure certified 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) $166,400.00 -
• $249,600.00 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 equal opportunity 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, genetic information, 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 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected] . You

can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. Right

Place The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows

us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most

novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise

challenges. Right Path Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from

concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and

that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing

education, training, and professional development. Right Purpose We can all

serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly

what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers,

Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical

missions on Earth and above it. Return to the Aerospace Careers site. Aerospace

employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required

to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those

positions.