Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

InSPIRE Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401k match

Education/Training Reimbursements

Company funded events

Job summary

InSPIRE Corporation seeks a highly skilled Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to design, develop, and deploy cloud-based ground system solutions for mission-critical operations such as satellite communications and space systems. You will drive architecture, security, and vendor collaboration across cross-functional teams.

You will lead end-to-end cloud implementations, define data strategies, and mentor engineers while ensuring compliance with government and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, EE, or related field.
• 8+ years in software and systems architecture.
• 3+ years focused on cloud-based solutions.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform and certifications.
• Experience with ground system architectures (satellite, TT&C) or mission-critical systems.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, C++, and IaC tools.
• Knowledge of networking, virtualization, containers, and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end cloud-based ground system architectures for performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of cloud platforms, services, and tools to support requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of cloud infrastructure including networking, compute, storage, and security configurations.
• Define data ingest, processing, and storage strategies in the cloud, including streaming real-time data.
• Ensure integration between cloud-based ground systems and on-premises systems or hardware.
• Analyze performance metrics and optimize for low latency, high throughput, and cost efficiency.
• Mentor engineering teams and collaborate with stakeholders to define system requirements.
• Develop architecture diagrams, design documents, and playbooks.

Skills

Cloud architectures

Ground system experience

Security & compliance

DevOps / CI/CD

Programming languages

Networking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in CS/EE

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Join the InSPIRE family!

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect that manages contract-based work by developing and overseeing SOWs, tracking cost, schedule, and performance metrics, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. They coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to mitigate risk and deliver projects on time and within budget.

InSPIRE Corporation is a family-oriented company that values their employees and focuses on our customer's mission. We are a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) customers. Our employees are highly experienced and possess very specialized knowledge, skills and abilities, averaging nearly 20 years of military service and 30 years of Government support per individual. Our Federal Government customers always appreciate the high-quality support we provide at competitive rates. We have supported the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers since 2010 by providing next generation capabilities for:

• Space Operations
• R&D Support
• Government Information System Security Accreditation
• Space System Engineering, Integration, and Sustainment
• Training Development
• Government Acquisitions
• Government Contracting
• CONOPS Development
• Requirements Development and Management
• Agile Development Methodologies
• Test, Evaluation, and Assessment
• Configuration Management, Quality Control, and Assurance
• User Outreach and Advocacy
• Risk & Opportunity Management
• Program Management

InSPIRE offers an extremely competitive and generous benefits package that provides employees with both professional and personal satisfaction and growth while keeping focus on supporting the mission. Our employees enjoy a family oriented company culture that emphasizes the importance of work/life balance. Our benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, short/long-term disability and AD&D insurances, Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and company funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), plenty of PTO, generous 401k match and profit sharing, annual bonus and individual technology allowance, company funded events and Education/Training Reimbursements, and much more!

Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of modern, scalable, and secure ground system solutions in the cloud. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud computing technologies, ground system architectures, and software engineering best practices. The Senior Architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of mission-critical operations, such as satellite communications, space systems, and other ground system applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Architecture Design and Strategy:

• Design end-to-end cloud-based ground system architectures that ensure performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Develop technical roadmaps for migrating legacy ground systems to cloud-native architectures.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of cloud platforms, services, and tools (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to support ground system requirements.

Cloud Implementation and Integration:

• Oversee the implementation of cloud infrastructure, including networking, compute, storage, and security configurations.
• Define and implement strategies for data ingest, processing, and storage in the cloud, including streaming real-time data.
• Ensure seamless integration between cloud-based ground systems and on-premises systems or hardware components.

System Performance and Optimization:

• Analyze system performance metrics and optimize the cloud architecture for low latency, high throughput, and cost efficiency.
• Implement redundancy and failover strategies to ensure system availability and recovery capabilities.

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert, mentoring engineering teams in cloud technologies and ground system best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including customers, product managers, and engineering teams, to define system requirements and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly and effectively.

Security and Compliance:

• Design secure architectures that comply with industry standards and government regulations.
• Implement robust identity, access management, and encryption solutions to protect sensitive data in the cloud.

Emerging Technologies and Innovation:

• Stay up to date with emerging cloud technologies, trends, and industry best practices.
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to leverage advanced cloud capabilities, such as machine learning, edge computing, and serverless architectures, to enhance ground systems.

Documentation and Standards:

• Develop comprehensive technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, design documents, and operational playbooks.
• Establish and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and maintainability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of experience in software and systems architecture, with at least 3 years focused on cloud-based solutions.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, including certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
• Experience with ground system architectures, including satellite communications, telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C), or other mission-critical systems.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++) and cloud infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Deep understanding of networking, virtualization, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, cloud-based systems in a production environment.

Security requirements:

• TS/SCI clearance Required