Classified Technical and Cloud Computing Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Classified Technical and Cloud Computing Engineer to design, deploy, secure, and maintain Azure-based virtual enclaves in a classified environment at our El Segundo, CA location. Expect working in DoD/IC-aligned, high-security settings with extensive IA practices.

Qualified candidates will have TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, DoD 8570 Security+ or equivalent, a STEM degree, and 5–8 years of Azure cloud experience, plus hands-on enclave deployment expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; DoD/IC security experience preferred.
• 5–8 years of Azure cloud engineering, administration, or architecture experience.
• Hands-on experience deploying and maintaining Azure enclaves in a classified environment.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure virtual enclaves in a classified environment.
• Enforce DoD/IC/NIST compliance, RMF, and STIGs across cloud workloads.
• Manage networks, firewalls, NSGs, routing, private endpoints, and cross-domain integrations.
• Implement IaC using Terraform/Ansible and Azure Automation for provisioning.
• Monitor performance, security posture, and compliance; perform root-cause analysis.
• Apply Entra ID RBAC/ABAC and Conditional Access to control access.
• Support enclave patching, logging, vulnerability mitigation, and baselines.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on risk assessments and ATO sustainment.
• Maintain architecture and deployment documentation; provide enclave operation support.

Skills

Azure cloud engineering

Security/compliance

Infrastructure-as-code

Networking knowledge

Secure env problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, STEM, or IT

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Azure Automation

Job description

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.

Enterprise Information Services is responsible for Aerospace’s classified and unclassified enterprise IT environment. As a Classified Technical and Cloud Computing Engineer, you’ll design, deploy, secure, and maintain Azure-based virtual enclaves in a classified environment. This role requires deep expertise in Azure services, governance, security controls, and enclave operations within DoD or IC-compliant architectures. The ideal candidate is experienced with operating in high‑security environments and ensuring compliant, resilient cloud solutions. You will join a company that develops cutting edge solutions for our nation’s most complex space enterprise and mission assurance challenges.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Colorado Springs, CO or El Segundo, CA

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure virtual enclaves to support mission applications and workloads in a classified environment.
• Implement and enforce security, compliance, and governance policies aligned with DoD, IC, NIST, and organizational standards.
• Manage virtual networks, subnets, firewalls, NSGs, routing, private endpoints, and cross‑domain or cross‑environment integrations.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Azure Automation.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure for performance, security posture, availability, and compliance; perform root-cause analysis and remediation.
• Implement identity and access controls using Entra ID, RBAC/ABAC, and Conditional Access policies.
• Support enclave patching, logging, vulnerability mitigation, and configuration baselines.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to conduct risk assessments, STIG compliance, audit activities, and ATO sustainment.
• Maintain documentation covering architecture, deployment patterns, security controls, and operational procedures.
• Provide technical support for enclave operations and cloud-related incidents.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Level V:

• Current TS/SCI clearance with SSBI and CI polygraph
• Current DoD 8570 compliant certification (Security+)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, STEM, or IT
• 5–8 years of Azure cloud engineering, administration, or architecture experience.
• Hands‑on experience deploying and maintaining virtual enclaves or isolated cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of Azure networking, compute, storage, identity, security, and monitoring services.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and automated deployment workflows.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF, STIGs, Zero Trust principles, and other federal compliance frameworks.
• Ability to work in highly constrained, classified, or air‑gapped environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to solve complex technical problems independently.

Travel required: 10% or less domestic.

How You Can Stand Out

• It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, SC-100, or similar).
• Experience with cross-domain solutions.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes (AKS), container security, or enclave modernization patterns.
• Experience implementing attribute based access control (ABAC) in a classified environment using tools such as ManTech’s Sentris Familiarity and experience with Controlled Access Programs (CAP) and Special Access Program (SAP) environments.
• Working knowledge of Protection Level (PL) 3 environments and incumbent IT requirements

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max) $152,000.00 - $228,000.00 Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results Ways

We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs

An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Right Place

The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Path

Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

Right Purpose

We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.