What are the responsibilities and job description for the AWS Cloud Engineer position at BAE Systems?
Job Description
BAE Systems, a top ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of War, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of War, the intelligence community, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.
We are looking for an AWS Cloud Engineer to support a technical program that delivers a new Enterprise lab environment in a cloud-based environment across multiple classification levels. The Cloud Engineer will support Research & Development and end-to-end Operations & Maintenance of the new lab environment. The lab will support new and emerging paradigms to support and enhance customer capabilities and tradecraft. The enterprise lab environment will encompass multi-intelligence data infusion to enable innovative tradecraft development modeling and simulation to provide solutions for customer problems and needs. The selected engineer will work together with program leadership and Engineering to support the contract overall and develop/deliver solutions that ensure we are performing safely, at the requisite level of quality, on schedule, and on cost.
As the AWS Cloud Engineer, you will:
- Deliver AWS cloud-based solutions and services to include configuring services such as Workspaces, Network Firewalls, VPCs, EC2, etc.
- Design cloud-based network, identity, and security services to provide end user services such as email, web browsing, and virtual desktops
- Develop and integrate Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts and software configuration scripts
- Identifying the key technology interactions and dependencies across systems/platforms impacting the organization's ability to achieve integration, compatibility, and performance targets
- Working with the customer to understand and validate requirements.
- Performing technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, evaluating alternatives including cost, risk, supportability and analyses for total systems
- Implement Zero Trust Architecture features across the cloud
- Evaluating total cost of ownership and return on investment of various IT platform/infrastructure alternatives.
- Support the security team to test and authorize the system for an enterprise Authority to Operate (ATO)
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- AWS Solution Architect Associate, or equivalent
- Security , or equivalent
- Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience
- Excellent organizational and follow through skills.
- Strong communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Detail oriented with problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- AWS Solution Architect Professional
- Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, telecommunications, or an engineering focused field
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance health savings accounts a 401(k) savings plan disability coverage and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Salary : $149,603 - $254,317