Senior Principal Platform Architect with Security Clearance

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Job description

The Software Infrastructure group is seeking a Senior Principal Platform Architect to ensure the successful delivery of a Modernized Private Cloud Infrastructure for one of our premier programs on our Aurora, CO campus.
As the Senior Principal Platform Architect, you will be part of a multi-disciplined team developing, integrating, and deploying a modernized platform infrastructure for a system that is currently tightly coupled to the underlying infrastructure.
The role's core responsibility revolves around architecting a consistent, scalable, efficient platform that reduces overall program deployment times. You will be on a team that is responsible for development and operational environments consisting of a mix of servers, workstations, storage, networks, and custom hardware. These environments provide the enterprise hybrid-cloud backbone for product development and testing for a large program producing a critical, strategic national asset. Note: This position is an onsite role located in Aurora, CO.
OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Collaborate cross-functionally, building and refining solutions that align with tech standards, timelines, and budgets.
• Investigate and present technology solutions to improve performance.
• Design and implement automation and orchestration solutions.
• Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement of existing solutions.
• Coordinate with the team to incorporate cyber-based solutions into the product.
• Collaborate across teams to define requirements and dependencies.
• Coordinate needs and priorities specific to the implementations with the Technical Program and IPT Management.
• Ensure infrastructure implementations are in accordance with the scope of the contract requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the program's discrepancy/problem reporting and review process.
• Use Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and processes to design and develop solutions.
• Leverage company and industry best practices and capabilities to architect, develop, and implement modern platform solutions. REQUIRED TO GET AN INTERVIEW:
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued TS/SCI clearance is required before the start date.
• Bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and ten (10+) years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience designing, implementing, and integrating platform infrastructure services on Linux-based Operating Systems.
• Experience with containerization using technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker.
• Able to break down complex ideas into easy-to-understand tasks.
• Experience with implementing an on-prem cloud in VMware.
• Experience working in a technical environment, interfacing with systems or software engineering disciplines.
• Strong interpersonal skills: Possess the ability to communicate technical and project information clearly and effectively to peers, management, and external associates.
• Current CompTIA Security+ or ability to obtain within 90 days.

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