Cloud Architecture & Strategy Engineering Manager

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

1d•$147,600 - $221,400•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Cloud Platforms & Architectures Department (CPAD) is the center-of-excellence for cloud computing and cloud-related technologies within The Aerospace Corporation. CPAD’s overall goal is to stay at the forefront of cloud technology to enable our customers to effectively leverage this technology to fulfill their mission needs. CPAD’s Cloud Architecture & Strategy (CAS) team works with customers to help them deploy cloud systems that are well architected to meet their operational requirements and strategic goals. We are looking for an Engineering Manager (Engineering Manager – Cloud Computing Architecture) to lead this team of CAS Cloud Solution Architects to advise customers on how to properly architect, migrate, and evolve cloud systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field
At least 6 years of experience working with cloud systems and related technologies
Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, coordinating complex technical tasks among team members, and translating customer needs into viable instructions for engineers
Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete tasks, learn new technical approaches, and interact effectively with a broad range of organizations
Demonstrated ability to create a positive team culture, mentor team members, and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Hands on experience with at least one public cloud vendor (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
Experience in designing, developing, implementing, operating, and evolving cloud systems to support customers
Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site approx. 10%, if required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field
Certifications related to cloud computing (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect)
Experience with hiring, coaching, and developing personnel
Experience with large scale cloud systems that support a high number of users
Active TS/SCI security clearance issued by the U.S. Government

Responsibilities

Manage the Cloud Architecture & Strategy Section within CPAD comprised of talented Cloud Solutions Architects. This team is responsible for advising customers on how to design, implement, and maintain cloud architectures and strategies that are resilient, performant, efficient, secure, and cost effective.
Build a talented organization of Cloud Solutions Architects through recruiting, hiring, and on-boarding new staff
Develop staff through performance management, evaluation, coaching, and mentoring
Promote an innovative culture, maintain team morale, and monitor individual well-being and job satisfaction
Manage overall capabilities of the section, paying attention to health/status and adapting capabilities as customer needs evolve
Obtain, manage, and tailor cloud technology work assignments to staff skillsets
Ensure the technical quality of staff work products
Acquire necessary resources and make inter-organizational connections to enable staff to execute work efficiently
Interface with program office and government customers, other corporate support organizations, and other ETG departments
Collaborate with cloud department management and management in other departments (e.g., cybersecurity, data, AI)
Execute business administration functions (e.g., budget, resource allocation)
Advise customers on best practices to design, implement, and maintain cloud architectures and strategies that are resilient, performant, efficient, secure, and cost effective
Research cutting edge cloud technologies and develop prototypes to demonstrate and benchmark their capabilities
Review customer cloud architectures and provide feedback on areas of improvement
Participate in deep technical discussions with government, contractors, and cloud vendors to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment in cloud
Perform Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs) on multiple cloud solutions to help government space customers make more informed decisions
Provide guidance on how to properly plan and execute cloud migrations

Benefits

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