Cloud Solution Architect

Job ID: 18427

Are you passionate about driving innovation in cloud computing? The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) invites you to become a key player in our cloud engineering team. We collaborate closely with our government partners to craft and sustain a comprehensive digital engineering environment within the cloud. In this pivotal role, you'll be integral in designing, developing, and maintaining the infrastructure, tools, and software that underpin the diverse requirements of our clients and partners. This includes executing and enhancing the data management strategy, ensuring secure data and system access, collaborating with various teams to architect the necessary infrastructure, and creating the supporting tools and software. Join us in shaping the future of cloud solutions and make a significant impact in our journey towards technological excellence. This position is located in Ogden, Utah.

At the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), we support a variety of missions, including NASA’s vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense’s aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you’ve heard of, and others that you haven’t. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including:

Flexible work schedules that fit your style—every Friday off, every other Friday off, hybrid, or simply traditional hours Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special eventHigh-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insuranceA 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account—no matching required!Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirementsA great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planetWe are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% job satisfactionRelocation assistance available for most positions

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fieldMinimum 4 years of related experience (6-10 preferred)Expertise across multiple cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP in areas of compute, storage, networking, and database services. (AWS Preferred)A solid understanding of cloud networking architectures and security mechanisms including firewalls, IAM, and encryptionKnowledge of databases, big data, data analytics or other data science disciplinesExperience in designing and deploying serverless applications using cloud functionsSkills in implementing comprehensive monitoring and logging strategies with cloud-native toolsAn understanding of continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) methodologies, testing methodologies and system level integrationThe ability to design robust disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies using cloud technologiesFamiliarity with architectural principles and frameworks is necessary to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with business objectivesExperience with various migration strategies in moving applications and data to the cloud, minimizing disruptions, and optimizing performanceKnowledge of AI and ML principles, along with cloud-based AI/ML services, leveraging data for predictive analytics, automation, and enhanced decision-makingStrong interpersonal skills, ensuring a clear understanding and alignment of technological solutions with business needsAdvanced problem-solving abilities and analytical skills for addressing complex challenges and devising innovative and effective solutionsMust be able to work effectively independently, as part of a team, and work with partnersUS citizenship required along with the ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Government security clearanceSome travel may be required

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge in optimizing cloud costs through effective resource management, selecting the right pricing models, and leveraging commitments or discountsProficiency in SysML and UML for modeling complex systems and software architectures facilitating clear visualization, documentation, and communication of system design and interactionsExperience in at least one or more systems engineering tools such as: Cameo, Doors, Rational Rhapsody Architect, Enterprise Architect, or othersExpertise in using tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager for automating the provisioning and management of cloud infrastructure ensuring deployments are repeatable and scalableExperience as an engineer in one or more of the following areas: software, data, cloud, or other systems engineering fieldExperience in architecting solutions with AWS GovCloudAWS cloud certificationHave a current U.S. Government security clearance

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet