Cloud Architect

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that’s built for you.

As a Cloud Architect you will:

• Define cloud architecture blueprints (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) that support current and future business objectives, incorporating multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud strategies where appropriate.

• Lead end to end cloud solution delivery, from requirements gathering and proof of concept through production rollout and ongoing optimization.

• Partner with product owners, developers, security, compliance, and operations teams to translate business requirements into robust cloud designs.

• Coach and mentor junior architects, engineers, and developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and cloud-first thinking.

• Interpret Department of Defense Security Technical Implementation Guides (DoD STIGs) and remediate vulnerabilities within the information systems and maintain security compliance.

• Provide on-site and remote support to analyze and resolve technical issues for development and test teams working within the Integrated Development Environments.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including both within Lockheed Martin and external sub-contractors.

As part of an Agile Development Team, you will actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous delivery of high-quality solutions. Your contributions will help maintain the secure and uninterrupted communication capabilities of critical military systems.

Successful applicants typically possess a minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in this area., * Demonstrated experience leading complex cloud migration projects

• Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform).

• Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).

• Proficiency in Linux and Windows System

Administration

• Strong understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures.

• This position requires U.S. citizenship, Final Secret Clearance needed to start with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with DevSecOps process, tools and frameworks.

• Experience with virtualization technologies, including VMware

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g. GitLab)

• Familiarity with military SATCOM systems and secure communication protocols.

• Familiarity with Agile development processes and tools (e.g. JIRA and Confluence)

• Experience collaborating with program security team(s) responsible for maintaining information system accreditation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team environment.

• Problem-solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Top Secret

Flextime, Parental leave, 401(k), Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility., At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive - at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

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