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