Cloud Engineer

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Join us in our fast-paced support to the Space Development Agency (SDA). Recognized as the Department of Defense's constructive disruptor for space acquisition, SDA delivers space-based capabilities to the joint warfighter to support terrestrial missions through development, fielding, and operation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. SDA capitalizes on a unique business model that values speed and lowers costs by harnessing commercial development to achieve a proliferated architecture and enhance resilience. We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to support SDA’s mission. Responsibilities include:

• Supports development, acquisition, execution, and management of the SDA’s government-owned, contractor-operated cloud environments for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA)
• Develops and implements scalable government cloud architectures and cost estimates
• Serves as a cloud engineer and technician for the PWSA Ground Program (PGP) and supports execution of Ground Segment contracts 
• Works with other engineers, architects, developers, technicians, and external stakeholders to verify and deploy cloud solutions in accordance with PWSA requirements

• TS clearance required; must be able to obtain/maintain SCI; #qinetiqclearedjob
• 5 years’ experience in cloud computing, including authentication methods and encryption standards 
• DoD 8140 IAT certification such as Security+, CISSP, CCSP, or CASP, or hands-on cloud experience and education necessary to achieve DoD Regulation 8140 requirements
• Knowledge of cloud application frameworks and implementation
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, critical thinking, problem solving, and strong analytical abilities 
• Ability to travel monthly to quarterly depending on operations tempo
• Lives local to one of the following three locations:  Chantilly, VA; Redstone Arsenal, AL; or Grand Forks, ND

• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) 
• 10 years’ experience in cloud environments and associated elements
• Technical and analytic understanding of satellite and ground system interaction 
• 2 years’ privileged production access on the Amazon Web Services management console supporting business or mission workloads
• Hybrid and/or multi-cloud experience

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.