SECURITY CLEARANCE:

TS/SCI without Polygraph
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
The Platform Engineering group is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer / Cloud Architect to ensure the successful delivery of a Private Cloud Infrastructure for one of our premier programs on site at our Aurora Colorado Campus Location.
As the Principal Platform Engineer / Cloud Architect, you will be supporting the program as a Sr. technical contributor within a multi-disciplined team through our system modernization efforts to address cloud resource optimization, focusing on the program’s cost model savings initiative. Additionally, in this role you will serve as a member of the Architecture team working closely with Program and Customer Management teams to streamline schedules, Monitor ICITE efficiencies, create and review related design documentation for the program.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE

• Typically requires bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of systems engineering experience
• Experience with Cloud Architecture and Design
• Experience in designing and implementing cloud solutions, including network architecture, security, and high availability
• Experience with DevOps practices, automation, infrastructure as code, and other DevOps principles
• Active and transferable TS/SCI clearance is required day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER

• Experience with cloud migration: Knowledge of migrating applications and data to the cloud
• Experience with containerization and orchestration: Familiarity with technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with database administration: Knowledge of database systems and their deployment in the cloud
• Programming and Scripting: Proficiency in languages like Python, Java, or other scripting languages
• Cloud Management and Monitoring: Experience in managing and monitoring cloud environments, including resource utilization, performance, and security
• Cloud Security and Compliance, Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and optimize cloud solutions
• Requires current CompTIA Sec+ (or equivalent) Certification

POSITION ROLE TYPE:

Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• You will leverage company and industry best practices and capabilities to assist with deployment, implementation, modernization, and support of DevOps solutions
• You will support Financial Management & Analysis of the system through:
• Monitoring and analyzing AWS cloud spending across accounts and services
• Implementing and maintaining cloud cost management tools and dashboard / alarms
• Maintaining the cloud cost forecast for the fiscal year and support forecasting future cloud expenses
• Monitoring ICITE Efficiency Metrics. Manage annual exception requests
• You will provide Technical Optimization of the system through: Identifying and facilitating execution of cost-savings opportunities through resource optimization
• Optimizing instance sizing, Reserved Instance purchases, and compute savings plans
• Establishing and documenting cost optimization / best practices
• Identifying and eliminating unused or underutilized resources
• You will Provide Stakeholder Management by: Collaboration with component architects and chief architects to design cost-efficient solutions
• Interfacing with program leadership on cost optimization strategies and reporting
• Act as a Liaison to AWS TAMs to facilitate AWS support to program cost optimization efforts
• Coordination with SETAs relative to cloud cost and ICITE related activities, including quarterly RI purchase recommendations