Cloud Security Architect for Space Systems (Hybrid)

Dark Wolf; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dark Wolf is seeking a Cloud Services Architect to join our pack in Colorado Springs. The hybrid role focuses on developing defensive cyber solutions to monitor, defend, and respond to threats across space ground systems and data links.

You will serve as the enterprise cloud administrator, guiding Azure and AWS deployments, implementing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and CloudFormation, and maintaining security-first architectures including IAM and encryption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with DevSecOps pipeline design.
• Experience with Security First Architecture (IAM, encryption at rest and transit, network segmentation).
• Infrastructure as Code experience with Terraform and CloudFormation.
• SAFe for Teams Certification.
• AWS certifications or strong AWS CLI/Boto competence.
• U.S. Citizenship and active Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary enterprise cloud service administrator, managing all cloud services and environments and encompassing best practices.
• Provide consulting support for the extension of cloud services including new features, functions, baselines, and new cloud environments (e.g., MS Azure, AWS).
• Develop and maintain best practices, frameworks, and cloud-related documentation including COMSEC capabilities to enhance remote user service delivery.
• Develop tools to assess cyber vulnerabilities and prioritize cyber investments.
• Protect against unauthorized intrusion, corruption, and destruction of the Space Force's networks.
• Evaluate the current architecture and make meaningful improvements to enable the mission to deliver a robust solution to be fielded.

Skills

DevSecOps

Security-first architecture

Cloud security

Infrastructure as Code

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Cybersecurity

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS CLI

Boto3

Job description

Dark Wolf is seeking a Cloud Services Architect to join our pack in Colorado Springs. The hybrid role focuses on developing defensive cyber solutions to monitor, defend, and respond to threats across space ground systems and data links.

You will serve as the enterprise cloud administrator, guiding Azure and AWS deployments, implementing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and CloudFormation, and maintaining security-first architectures including IAM and encryption.