Senior Principal Cloud Architect

Basic Qualifications :

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Senior Principal Cloud Architect, you’ll help the MUOS Tools team plan and execute a transition to the cloud through architecture guidance, best practices, data migration, implementation, troubleshooting, monitoring, and more.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

• Designing Cloud Architecture
• Executing Transitions from On-Prem to Cloud
• Building Hybrid Cloud Solutions

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, plan, and lead a cloud transition
• Provide architectural support for cloud operations and expansions
• Coordinate with cybersecurity experts to build an authorizable architecture
• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to build a Platform as a Service leveraging best-of-breed cloud solutions
• Create and review infrastructure as code (IaC) and configuration as code (CaC)
• Conduct trade studies to transition legacy implementations to cloud native solutions

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading transitions to cloud infrastructure
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas
• Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position allows flex time (mixed work from home and on-site) out of our Scottsdale, AZ location or ability to work remote. Relocation is available for this position.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran