AWS Cloud Architect/Engineer

Space Dynamics Laboratory•North Logan, UT

5d•$116,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an AWS Cloud Architect/Engineer to design and support implementation of secure systems and associated applications, services, and components. The selected candidate will follow SDL’s rigorous Information Systems Engineering procedure, which utilizes industry best practices and standards (TOGAF, IEEE/ISO/IEC 42010 & 42020), to produce information systems designs. They will identify and document customer-specific system requirements, industry best practices, and any security or compliance requirements and then design an information system to meet those requirements. A successful candidate should understand how to design and implement an information system from proposal to operation. This role is primarily an architecture and information systems engineering position, not day-to-day cloud operations or application development. This position is on-site, non-remote at our North Logan, UT location.

Requirements

Must have a bachelor’s degree in related engineering science and 10+ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or a PhD and 4+ years of relevant experience
Experience architecting and engineering information systems – the candidate will be asked to present and describe these experiences
Must possess a working knowledge of networking, systems, cyber, and/or cloud technologies
Proven experience architecting and engineering AWS-based information systems in regulated or mission environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to perform engineering trade-offs between customer requirements, schedule deadlines, program funding, and engineering best practices
Ability to work effectively in a team environment on collaborative efforts involving both internal and external team members
Experience managing or contributing to project budgets and schedules
Must have active Top Secret clearance
Must be a US citizen
Must be able to travel as needed (not a normal expectation)
Valid CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent) is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Strong experience with network architecture in cloud or hybrid environments (certifications are a plus)
Experience designing, integrating, or supporting Kubernetes-based platforms (e.g., EKS) as part of larger cloud or hybrid information systems
Experience using diagramming tools and MBSE methodologies
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Demonstrated ability to solve large and complex issues
Relevant certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, CCSP, CISSP, etc.)

Responsibilities

Follows all applicable SDL engineering processes
Responsible for designing complex, highly available information systems and supporting their implementation
Provides clear, detailed guidance on selecting and implementing the most efficient solutions to meet business needs
Gathers and synthesizes system requirements from internal and external customers defining operational requirements including integration with other systems or components
Works with cross-functional teams to implement requirements into complete, workable system solutions that account for technical, schedule, and cost constraints; also evaluates and recommends viable alternatives
Acts as a Multi-Disciplined Engineer serving as a subject matter expert primarily in cloud systems, with working proficiency across compute, storage, directory services, hypervisors, and networking
Demonstrates a strong understanding of network architecture and connectivity concepts relevant to cloud-based systems
Assists in enhancing current engineering processes
Serves as a peer reviewer for complex information systems designs
Responsible for engineering documentation of assigned systems and solutions
Evaluates vendor capabilities to provide required products or services
Conducts research on emerging products, services, protocols, and standards
Provides technical expertise on projects and proposal efforts
Provides expertise in defining and implementing best practices to meet or exceed mission needs

Benefits

SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.
SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery.
Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense.
Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.
At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability.
We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue.
We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support.
We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable.
Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.