Cloud Architect - AWS

Job Description
Innovative, Bold, Dedicated! Are you ready to join a team that exhibits all of these qualities and more? Come build your career with BAE Systems with the Intelligence & Security (I&S) Sector where we provide Information Technology support to those who protect us.
We are looking for a Cloud Architect with AWS to work across a multi-cloud environment delivering existing and new cloud offerings for a new program that delivers applications and solutions across multiple classification levels in the environment.
These jobs are located in the NoVA area. Flexible Hours
This Cloud Architect will be expected to:

• Serve as AWS commercial cloud subject matter expert.
• Serve as technical expert for AWS C2E cloud.
• Provide expert-level technical advice and support on cloud architecture, services, operations, hosting, virtual machine computing, GPUs, storage, database, security, other cloud services and features, account structure, provisioning, raw billing data and formats, and FinOps.
• Support all functional teams with technical expertise and in problem resolution as needed.
• Provide expertise cloud cybersecurity, cloud architecture, tools, containers, availability zones, resiliency, load balancers, network connectivity, automation, cross-integration, application development, and other features.
• Apply SMARTS-based DevSecOps methodologies to support CSP.
• Support outreach activities and vendor meetings.
• Drive innovation, efficiency, and CSI process improvements for cloud.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• AWS Solution Architect Associate certification, or equivalent
• Security+, or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience working in Cloud environments
• Bachelor's degree in related field of study
• 3+ years of experience in the implementation of cloud technologies, including AWS
• Experience with CI/CD tools
• Experience with Terraform
• Ability to serve as Cloud SME

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master's degree in related field of study
• Experience managing and optimizing databases on AWS, including RDS and DynamoDB
• Experience programming in Python for automation and scripting tasks
• Experience with DevOps practices and methodologies
• Ability to design and implement RESTful APIs and work with third-party APIs

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.