Senior Cloud Architect

About This Role

Summary

CAE USA Inc. is looking for an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Architect to support the Mission Management Center located at Peterson AFB, CO. This is a full-time, on-site position supporting a 24/7 critical operations center for the US Government.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The ideal candidate will have advanced AWS Cloud Architecting and administration skills and be well versed working in a virtual environment. The MMC currently has an IL2 cloud architecture consisting of two VPCs and is working towards IL5 and 6. Duties include the following:

• Discover, categorize and document the existing architecture
• Visualize the current architecture and recommend improvements
• Create and secure new architectures
• Migrate on-premise systems effectively into the cloud
• Effectively communicate the benefits of the cloud

Minimum  Requirements

• Minimum of 8+ years of professional experience and a Bachelor of Arts/Science or equivalent degree in computer science or related area of study; without a degree, three additional years of relevant professional experience (11+ years in total).
• Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of the majority of  AWS services and their applicability
• Current Security+ certification or equivalent certification to allow administrator access to government IT systems
• AWS Solutions Architect – Associate certification (or must be able to obtain within 180 days of start date); proof of certification required
• AWS SysOps Administrator – Associate certification (or must be able to obtain within 180 days of start date); proof of certification required
• Understanding of  AWS Lambda
• Applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintan the required clearance level (Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility)
   

Preferred Skills

Below is a list of skills that would greatly help the candidate succeed and thrive in this environment.

• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to self-task and explore areas for improvement on their own

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.  All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

•  Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The ability to work at a desk for eight hours

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here EEO is the Law poster.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Salary: $145,000 - $175,000

Position Type                       

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.  

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com.