Cloud Engineering - Lead (Hemisphere-Space Defense)

Galaxia Technologies • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

At Galaxia Technologies, we blend deep technical expertise with agile thinking to design and deliver scalable, impactful solutions. Our team brings cutting-edge knowledge, specialized skillsets, and a future-focused mindset—empowering clients to drive innovation and tackle their most critical challenges at an enterprise scale. Galaxia Technologies Inc. is seeking a Cloud Engineering Lead to design and lead the development of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-based infrastructure solutions. In this role, you will serve as the technical authority for cloud architecture, guiding the integration of cloud technologies into mission-critical systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cloud solutions with business objectives and ensure the seamless deployment and operation of cloud services. Our mission is clear: to harness deep technical expertise to lead with purpose and deliver outcomes that empower our clients to create globally impactful solutions. We are committed to building robust, scalable, user-friendly, and secure systems tailored to meet the distinct needs of each client.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, and 10+ years of experience in cloud engineering or architecture; or Master’s degree and 8+ years of experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience as a cloud engineer and team leader designing large scale/complex enterprise deployment efforts
• 2+ years of commercial industry experience with a proven track record of successfully deploying complex enterprise software projects
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend, structure, and lead large-scale, complex deployment initiatives.
• Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, with demonstrated experience designing and managing cloud-native architectures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC), git driven operations (GitOps), CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps principles and cloud-native architectures utilizing container orchestration and serverless technologies.
• Detailed understanding of network, storage, and security principles including compliance requirements and monitoring tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.
• Effective communication skills for engaging with leadership, stakeholders, development teams, and industry or academic communities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a CI polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.
• Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud architectures.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Familiarity with advanced logging, monitoring, and observability tools like Datadog, Splunk, or CloudWatch.
• Experience working in government or defense-related cloud environments.
• Experience working in highly classified environments supporting the IC/DoD for operational missions

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overarching architecture for cloud infrastructure across platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions for mission-critical applications.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define technical requirements, standards, and best practices for cloud adoption.
• Architect and oversee infrastructure as code (IaC) implementations using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Provide technical guidance for containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) strategies.
• Ensure adherence to cloud security best practices, including IAM policies, encryption standards, and compliance frameworks.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost efficiency, performance, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues, providing resolution guidance to engineering teams.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and trends, driving innovation in cloud architecture design.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level