Cloud Solutions Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, providing technical expertise and innovative solutions across satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil, and commercial customers. As an operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), the company is engaged in solving complex problems. The Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) leverages the latest information system technologies, including elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, combined with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, engineering, process improvement, and development. This enables them to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software-intensive systems to Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and civilian customers. The Cloud Platforms and Architectures Department (CPAD) focuses on providing guidance and solutions for developing, deploying, and managing highly secure, available, resilient, and scalable cloud software systems. The company is seeking a passionate and driven Cloud Solutions Engineer to contribute to these services, developing advanced cloud solutions that maintain the nation's leadership in space systems capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, with an emphasis in Computer Science or other related sciences/engineering discipline
• 5 or more years of relevant experience with designing and implementing cloud-based systems to meet business or mission needs
• Proven experience with commercial cloud technologies (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• Experience with DevOps tools and practices (e.g. Jenkins, Argo)
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with basic cloud security concepts (e.g., network security, identity and access management)
• Proficient in at least one programming language such as Python or Go
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a cross-functional matrix organization
• 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
• Experience working directly with clients to define requirements, assess Cloud and/or software solutions, and provide guidance, insights, and recommendations
• 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., AWS Associate Developer)
• Active security clearance issued by the U.S. Government

Responsibilities

• Providing cloud subject matter expertise to DoD, IC, and Civil Space customers
• Developing proof-of-concept prototypes to help customers understand the latest cloud technologies
• Designing and implementing cloud-based solutions to meet customer and mission needs
• Providing guidance on reference cloud architectures and best practices for the space enterprise
• Conducting cloud architecture reviews of customer mission systems
• Conducting research of tools and cloud services to inform stakeholders of ideal or alternative solutions
• Growing departmental knowledge through work, training assignments, and presentations

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees