Lead Cloud Solutions Architect - Intelligence Community

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 it to fulfill their space mission needs. CPAD serves several US government Intelligence Community (IC) customers to help with acquisition of cloud systems, including defining cloud architectures, prototyping new cloud technologies, reviewing government/contractor cloud systems, and interfacing with public cloud vendors. We are looking for a Lead Cloud Solutions Architect (Senior Project Leader, Cloud Computing Architecture) to act as a technical lead alongside customer facing teams for cloud engagements between the Aerospace Corporation and the I ntelligence Community . This role will work strategically to develop and sustain technical relationships between CPAD and IC-facing Aerospace teams to increase Aerospace's impact on government programs using cloud technologies.

Work Model

• This is a fulltime position based in Chantilly, VA which requires 100% onsite work.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as a primary point of contact for technical questions and cloud project leadership for IC-facing Aerospace customer teams .

• Work across IC-facing customer teams to create a broader strategy for cloud usage within customer organizations.

• Lead teams researching cutting edge cloud technologies and developing prototypes to demonstrate and benchmark their capabilities for intelligence community missions.

• Lead deep technical discussions with government customers and cloud vendors to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment in cloud.

• Work across corporate stakeholders to define necessary cloud environments for IC-focused cloud research and prototyping.

• Collaborate with cloud experts and leadership across adjacent departments (e.g., cybersecurity, data) to build cross-functional technical teams to achieve project goals.

• Advise cloud leadership on staffing needs for projects to better inform hiring roadmaps.

• Create and deliver presentations to internal teams, leadership , and external stakeholders .

What You Need to be Successful - Senior Project Leader - Cloud Computing Architecture

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field

• At least 12 years of experience working with software, IT systems, and related technologies .

• At least 5 years of experience working with cloud systems .

• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with customers and stakeholders .

• 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 .

• In depth knowledge and 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 domestically to work locations, customer site s , and conferences up to 15 %, if required .

• This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance issued by the U.S. government . U.S . citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field

• Certifications related to cloud computing (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect , Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Engineer ) .

• Certifications related to cloud computing (e.g., Security+, CISSP ) .

• Knowledge of government cloud acquisition processes.

• Knowledge of technology vendor product lifecycles.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)
$171,400.00 - $257,100.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• 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

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal .