Cloud Architecture & Strategy Engineering Manager

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers.

When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial Intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers.

The Cloud Platforms & Architectures Department (CPAD) is the center-of-excellence for cloud computing and cloud-related technologies within The Aerospace Corporation. CPAD’s overall goal is to stay at the forefront of cloud technology to enable our customers to effectively   leverage   this technology to fulfill their mission needs. CPAD’s Cloud Architecture & Strategy (CAS) team works with customers to help them deploy cloud systems that are well architected to meet their operational requirements and strategic goals.

We are looking for an   Engineering Manager   (Engineering Manager – Cloud Computing Architecture)   to lead this team of CAS Cloud Solution Architects to advise customers on how to properly architect, migrate, and evolve cloud systems. Work Model On Site :   This position   requires   full-time   onsite presence   in   Chantilly, VA . El Segundo and Colorado Springs will also be considered for this position.

What   You’ll   Be Doing   Manage the   Cloud Architecture & Strategy   Section within CPAD comprised of talented   Cloud S olution s   A rchitects . This team   is   responsible for   advising customers on   how to   design , implement, and   maintain   cloud architectures and strategies that are resilient, performant, efficient, secure, and cost effective. Build a talented organization   of   C loud   S olutions   A rchitects   through recruiting, hiring, and on-boarding   new staff   Develop staff through performance management, evaluation, coaching,   and   mentoring   Promote a n innovative c ulture ,   maintain   team mora le, and   monitor   individual well-being and job satisfaction   Manage overall capabilities of the section ,   paying attention to health/status and adapting capabilities as customer needs evolve   Obtain, manage, and tailor   cloud   technology   work assignments to staff skillsets   Ensure the technical quality of staff work products   Acquire   necessary resources and   make inter-organizational   connections to enable staff to   execute work efficiently   Interface with program office and government customers,   other corporate support organizations,   and   other ETG departments   Collaborate with   cloud   department management and   management in other departments (e.g., cybersecurity, data, AI)   Execute business administration functions (e.g., budget, resource allocation)   In addition to leadership and management functions, act as a technical leader and contributor:   Advise customers on best practices to design, implement, and   maintain   cloud architectures and strategies that are resilient, performant, efficient, secure, and cost effective   Research   cutting edge   cloud technologies and develop prototypes to   demonstrate   and benchmark   their   capabilities   Review customer cloud architectures and provide feedback on areas of   improvement   Partici