Cloud Operations Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

43d•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, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our IC, DoD, and civilian customers. The Cloud Platforms and Architectures Department (CPAD) goes beyond traditional software systems design and IT application hosting environments. We provide our customers with guidance and solutions for developing, deploying, and managing cloud software systems that are highly secure, available, resilient, and scalable. We are looking for a Senior Member of the Technical Staff to contribute to the delivery of these services. If you're a passionate and driven individual who is excited about developing advanced cloud solutions that keep our nation at the forefront of space systems capabilities, consider joining our team of talented engineers. This is a full-time position that is 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM, with an emphasis in Computer Science or other sciences/engineering discipline
2 to 3 years of relevant experience developing and delivering complex, large-scale, cloud systems
Proven experience with commercial or on-premises cloud platforms (e.g., VMware vSphere, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
Demonstrate the ability to deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications using Kubernetes, including experience with related tools (e.g., Helm, Kustomize, etc.)
Expertise in debugging and optimizing code for cloud environments, driving automation of routine operations and infrastructure through Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) and GitOps methodologies
Proficiency with Unix/Linux operating system internals and administration
Strong understanding of computer network fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, subnets, and load balancing
Ability to write scripts to automate routing operational tasks
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a cross-functional matrix organization
Willing to travel domestically up to 25%
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 other sciences/engineering discipline
Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and operating cloud systems supporting real users
Working knowledge of every layer in a cloud technology stack (e.g., virtualization infrastructure, operating systems, application hosting platforms, cloud native application design)
Certifications related to cloud computing (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator, AWS Solutions Architect)
Proficient in at least one language such as Python Bash, Go
Familiarity with containerization systems (e.g., Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with cloud security concepts (e.g., network security, identity and access management)
Certifications related to cybersecurity (e.g., Security+, CISSP)
Active security clearance issued by the U.S. Government

Responsibilities

Providing cloud subject matter expertise to DoD, IC, and Civil Space customers.
Providing technical leadership to deliver solutions that improve the performance, security, scalability, and reliability of cloud computing architectures, ensuring they meet customer requirements
Developing proof-of-concept prototypes to help customers understand the latest cloud technologies
Providing guidance on reference cloud architectures and best practices for the space enterprise
Collaborating with a team of cloud subject matter experts to design, develop, and maintain reliable, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure
Conducting cloud architecture reviews of customer mission systems
Developing cloud migration strategies for customer mission systems
Performing cloud cost estimations and optimizations for customer mission systems
Growing departmental knowledge through work, training assignments, and technical leadership.

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