AWS Cloud Architect​/Engineer Security Clearance

Position: AWS Cloud Architect/Engineer with Security Clearance
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December 18, 2025 Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an AWS Cloud Architect/Engineer to design and support implementation of secure systems and associated applications, services, and components. The selected candidate will follow SDL's rigorous Information Systems Engineering procedure, which utilizes industry best practices and standards (TOGAF, IEEE/ISO/IEC 42010 & 42020), to produce information systems designs. They will identify and document customer-specific system requirements, industry best practices, and any security or compliance requirements and then design an information system to meet those requirements.

A successful candidate should understand how to design and implement an information system from proposal to operation. This role is primarily an architecture and information systems engineering position, not day-to-day cloud operations or application development. This position is on-site, non-remote at our North Logan, UT location.

Key Responsibilities:

* Follows all applicable SDL engineering processes
* Responsible for designing complex, highly available information systems and supporting their implementation
* Provides clear, detailed guidance on selecting and implementing the most efficient solutions to meet business needs
* Gathers and synthesizes system requirements from internal and external customers defining operational requirements including integration with other systems or components
* Works with cross-functional teams to implement requirements into complete, workable system solutions that account for technical, schedule, and cost constraints; also evaluates and recommends viable alternatives
* Acts as a Multi-Disciplined Engineer serving as a subject matter expert primarily in cloud systems, with working proficiency across compute, storage, directory services, hypervisors, and networking
* Demonstrates a strong understanding of network architecture and connectivity concepts relevant to cloud-based systems
* Assists in enhancing current engineering processes
* Serves as a peer reviewer for complex information systems designs
* Responsible for engineering documentation of assigned systems and solutions
* Evaluates vendor capabilities to provide required products or services
* Conducts research on emerging products, services, protocols, and standards
* Provides technical expertise on projects and proposal efforts
* Provides expertise in defining and implementing best practices to meet or exceed mission needs Expected Outputs:
* System Design and Diagram(s)
* Network Architecture
* System cost estimates
* Trade and alternative studies
* Work breakdown structures
* Customer responsibility matrix
* Risk analysis matrix and risk management plan
* Cloud security architecture

Minimum Qualifications:

* Must have a bachelor's degree in related engineering science and 10+ years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or a PhD and 4+ years of relevant experience
* Experience architecting and engineering information systems - the candidate will be asked to present and describe these experiences
* Must possess a working knowledge of networking, systems, cyber, and/or cloud technologies
* Proven experience architecting and engineering AWS-based information systems in regulated or mission environments
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to perform engineering trade-offs between customer requirements, schedule deadlines, program funding, and engineering best practices
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment on collaborative efforts involving both internal and external team members
* Experience managing or contributing to project budgets and schedules
* Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance
* Must be a US citizen
* Must be able to travel as needed
* Valid CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent) is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

* Strong experience with network architecture in cloud or hybrid environments (certifications are a plus)
* Experience designing, integrating, or supporting Kubernetes-based platforms (e.g., EKS) as part of larger cloud or hybrid information systems
* Experience using diagramming tools and MBSE methodologies
* TS/SCI with a polygraph (please disclose any clearance when applying as all are beneficial)
* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
* Demonstrated ability to solve large and complex issues
* Relevant certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, CCSP, CISSP, etc.)
* Salary Range * $116,000 - $160,000
* Salary commensurate based on education and relevant experience This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role, level, location, market conditions, and individual qualifications, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target…