Official Link:
https://jobs.sdl.usu.edu/usurf-jobs/employment/position-details?job_position_id=10539
To find out more about Space Dynamics Laboratory: https://www.sdl.usu.edu
Cloud Solution Architect - Job ID 10539
The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), a University Affiliated Research Center, is searching for a Cloud Solutions Architect to join our team. SDL has been developing innovative technologies and solutions for cutting-edge DoD and intelligence programs for almost six decades. Our expertise is in space and airborne IR, VIS, UV, and RF sensors, small satellite technologies, test and calibration, cybersecurity, data visualization and assurance, and ground stations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the cloud infrastructure lead engineer
- Develop an understanding of the customer’s information system architecture, components, and services
- Assess, build, and integrate cloud-based technologies for an on-premises private cloud
- Work with internal and external stakeholders on all phases of the system engineering process (INCOSE): requirements definition and management, design, integration, test, and operations
- Guide tasking for others on the infrastructure team
- Key member of the DevSecOps engineering team
- Manage technical quality and content of system documentation
- Ensure test plans provide required test coverage
- Ensure proper DoD security accreditation requirements are met
- Analyze and recommend technologies to provide timely and cost-effective solutions
- Assist with DevSecOps process design and implementation with internal and external stakeholders
Required Qualifications:
- BS degree or equivalent in computer science, electrical engineering, or computer engineering
- MIS degree may be substituted when paired with five years’ experience in information systems engineering
- Minimum of 3 years of experience designing and engineering of information system solutions that include services such as: virtualization, container management, cloud solutions (e.g. OpenStack, OpenShift,) networking (layer 2-3-4), enterprise network services (DNS, AD, SMTP, etc), storage, system backup, etc.
- Understanding of information systems security best practices and use of security tools
- Strong organizational skills, quick learner, and demonstrated problem solver
- Able to apply knowledge to complex, practical situations
- Work well independently and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with a wide range of internal and external customers
- Some travel is required
- Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain a US government security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with DoD programs
- Experience with the DoD RMF accreditation process (not the primary function)
- Experience with OpenShift, VMWare, OpenStack, Kubernetes, Docker or AWS
- Experience with DoD Risk Management Framework
- Active DoD Security Clearance (at least SECRET)
- Cloud, network, or security certification (CISSP is highly desired)
SDL Benefits:
- At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and a fantastic benefits package, including:
- Flexible work schedules
- Generous annual, sick, and holiday paid leave
- A variety of inexpensive-premium, high-quality health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Generous employer retirement contribution (Up to 14.2% of annual gross earnings)
- Discounted USU tuition of 50% for employees and dependents
- Access to USU facilities and USU staff privileges
Instructions to applicants:
- Along with the online application, please attach:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Once you've completed the initial application, you will receive an e-mail requesting you to complete a video digital interview. For more information, please visit: https://hirevue.secure.force.com/E2Candidate/?lang=en_US
Please contact us if you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of applying.
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