Kratos Defense
Lead Cloud Architect
Kratos Defense, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
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At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers.
Kratos is seeking a
Lead Cloud Architect
Engineer with a minimum 5-10 years' experience in Cloud architecture on various platforms. The position supports dynamic, fast-paced projects that span all phases of the Software Development/ Software Test/System Engineering lifecycles, including requirement review/updates, design, development, test, and customer support.The ideal candidate has several years' experience defining, developing, designing, and implementing Cloud architectures on various cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and others (GCP (Google Cloud Platform), Alibaba and other CSPs)Implementation of Containers, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation and similar IaC structuresCandidate to leverage knowledge of various cloud platforms to architect develop and design an implementation that is platform agnosticKnowledgeable about design solutions that comply with requirements of Zero Trust ArchitectureFamiliar with design solutions that comply with industry standards of Cyber Security and OperationsCandidate must show ability to effectively communicate with various team members, customers, as well as communicate with subcontractor supportEffectively interface with the customer, subcontractors, and a cross functional development, design and test teamsEffectively support obtaining and maintaining an ATOEffectively utilize Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for data transfer across multiple environmentsTravel as necessary to support system integration, testing, and customer meetings (expected to be ~ 10% averaged annually)Be a strong team player and leader to the project team and to the organizationHave and maintain a TS/SCIBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields with a specific focus on Cloud design and system implementation in various cloud environmentsExperience with Various CSPs (Cloud Service Provider) platforms, with specific experience in AWS, others of consideration, Azure, GCP, AlibabaAWS Solution Architect Certification (CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and or CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional))Experience with Terraform & Ansible design and implementation and other IaC implementations, experience in implementing a platform agnostic solutionUnderstanding of and experience with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles.Understanding of and experience with DevSecOps workflows.Understanding CI/CD pipelinesAbility to articulate technical concepts orally and in written form.Experience providing estimates for accomplishing relevant cloud development, implementation, migration, and testing tasksExperience in obtaining and maintaining an ATO for a cloud environmentExperience utilizing cloud provided Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) to facilitate data transfers through multiple environmentsIndepth understanding of network protocols, such as TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, HTTP, ...Experience using software languages of C++, Java, Python, and others used in Cloud architecture developmentExperience using the Linux Operating SystemGeneral IT/Cloud automation knowledge and experienceCurrent Top Secret / SCI clearance required
Preferred Skills and Experience
RMF/Cyber ExperienceExperience using Windows, Unix and other Operating SystemsExperience with various IaC (Infrastructure as Code) platforms)RF & SATCOM experienceVMWare, VPN, VPC, & CPN experienceZTA development and implementation experienceInformation Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)Experience and knowledge of the SATCOM operational environmentGround Requirements Management Systems and operationsAssociate Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO Associate)Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect Associate (SAA)
#LI-Onsite
Competitive salary based on experience and educationSalary Range: $180,000-$240,000
Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.
At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers.
Kratos is seeking a
Lead Cloud Architect
Engineer with a minimum 5-10 years' experience in Cloud architecture on various platforms. The position supports dynamic, fast-paced projects that span all phases of the Software Development/ Software Test/System Engineering lifecycles, including requirement review/updates, design, development, test, and customer support.The ideal candidate has several years' experience defining, developing, designing, and implementing Cloud architectures on various cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and others (GCP (Google Cloud Platform), Alibaba and other CSPs)Implementation of Containers, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation and similar IaC structuresCandidate to leverage knowledge of various cloud platforms to architect develop and design an implementation that is platform agnosticKnowledgeable about design solutions that comply with requirements of Zero Trust ArchitectureFamiliar with design solutions that comply with industry standards of Cyber Security and OperationsCandidate must show ability to effectively communicate with various team members, customers, as well as communicate with subcontractor supportEffectively interface with the customer, subcontractors, and a cross functional development, design and test teamsEffectively support obtaining and maintaining an ATOEffectively utilize Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for data transfer across multiple environmentsTravel as necessary to support system integration, testing, and customer meetings (expected to be ~ 10% averaged annually)Be a strong team player and leader to the project team and to the organizationHave and maintain a TS/SCIBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields with a specific focus on Cloud design and system implementation in various cloud environmentsExperience with Various CSPs (Cloud Service Provider) platforms, with specific experience in AWS, others of consideration, Azure, GCP, AlibabaAWS Solution Architect Certification (CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and or CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional))Experience with Terraform & Ansible design and implementation and other IaC implementations, experience in implementing a platform agnostic solutionUnderstanding of and experience with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles.Understanding of and experience with DevSecOps workflows.Understanding CI/CD pipelinesAbility to articulate technical concepts orally and in written form.Experience providing estimates for accomplishing relevant cloud development, implementation, migration, and testing tasksExperience in obtaining and maintaining an ATO for a cloud environmentExperience utilizing cloud provided Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) to facilitate data transfers through multiple environmentsIndepth understanding of network protocols, such as TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, HTTP, ...Experience using software languages of C++, Java, Python, and others used in Cloud architecture developmentExperience using the Linux Operating SystemGeneral IT/Cloud automation knowledge and experienceCurrent Top Secret / SCI clearance required
Preferred Skills and Experience
RMF/Cyber ExperienceExperience using Windows, Unix and other Operating SystemsExperience with various IaC (Infrastructure as Code) platforms)RF & SATCOM experienceVMWare, VPN, VPC, & CPN experienceZTA development and implementation experienceInformation Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)Experience and knowledge of the SATCOM operational environmentGround Requirements Management Systems and operationsAssociate Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO Associate)Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect Associate (SAA)
#LI-Onsite
Competitive salary based on experience and educationSalary Range: $180,000-$240,000
Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.