Senior AWS Cloud Architect

Senior AWS Cloud Architect needed to lead design, integration, and evolution of cloud-enabled satellite ground system solutions for Space Dynamic Laboratory's (SDL's) Strategic & Military Space Division.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of experience, or master's with 13+ years, or PhD with 9+ years (engineering or science discipline)
• Demonstrated experience defining and governing enterprise-scale cloud architectures
• Deep understanding of AWS core services and architectural patterns across compute, storage, networking, identity, and security domains
• Experience designing multi-account cloud governance models and secure landing zone strategies
• Experience aligning cloud architectures with NIST 800-53 and DoD security frameworks
• Proven ability to lead technical trade studies and communicate architectural decisions to senior stakeholders
• Experience guiding engineering teams through solution implementation without functioning as primary administrator
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage risk, and deliver solutions from concept to deployment
• Ability to build and maintain trusted customer relationships
• Demonstrated engineering judgment in high-impact technical decisions
• Active Top-Secret clearance
• AWS Solutions Architect – Professional or equivalent enterprise cloud certification
• Experience leading architecture in Agile or DevSecOps environments
• Experience supporting national security, Air Force, or space-domain ground systems
• Knowledge of satellite communications protocols and standards
• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs at IL4/IL5 or higher
• Experience integrating complex cloud platforms with external or legacy ground systems

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package