Job Description

Do you crave challenging problems and dream in code?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL! We are seeking a creative Cloud Engineer to help us build, deploy, and manage cloud-based services and solutions to solve national security space challenges.  We continuously cultivate collaboration and partnership within our staff. We value substance, impact, and innovation. You will join a hardworking diverse team of software engineers who are committed to integrity and honesty and are passionate about extending state of the art software engineering to address our sponsors' toughest problems. We foster an environment of perpetual personal development, innovation, and candid feedback. Your creative contributions will help execute successful spacecraft missions.

Be Part of Something Innovative

Over the past 25 years, the Space Exploration Sector at APL, has pushed the boundaries of what is possible; delivering game-changing impacts to sponsors like NASA and the Department of Defense. This includes historic, science space firsts like New Horizons reaching Pluto, Parker Solar Probe being the first to “touch” the sun, and the DART mission that redirected an asteroid for planetary defense. As a not-for-profit university affiliated research center, APL also delivered solutions to our nation’s national security challenges, as proven with the recent Deep Space Advanced Radar Concept (DARC) Tech Demo, and acts as a trusted partner with the US Space Force in space domain awareness and space-integrated warfare.

APL teams are currently developing missions that will advance the search for life in the Solar System through programs such as Europa Clipper and Dragonfly, exploring the lunar and cislunar domains, and providing fundamental knowledge of our Sun’s influence on the near-Earth environment through IMAP and other research and technology endeavors.  To learn about these APL’s mission and projects, https://civspace.jhuapl.edu/ and https://www.jhuapl.edu/OurWork/NationalSecuritySpace.

As a member of our team, you’ll:   

• Deploy and orchestrate multiple software s into a cloud environment.
• Advise on ways to improve applications by leveraging cloud services.
• Participate in architectural discussions to ensure solutions are designed to meet our sponsors’ needs.
• Define and document cloud solution architecture(s) including technical designs and diagrams.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you:

• Possess a B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Have at least 3 years of experience in the field of cloud computing, including the design, configuration, provisioning, managing, and troubleshooting of distributed and ized environments.
• Have at least 5 years of full stack software engineering experience, including software design methodology, requirements development, configuration management, trade studies, and product defect tracking.
• Have proficiency in at least one high-level scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Have experience with cloud technologies such as Amazon Web Services, Azure, Google Cloud.
• Are familiar with Java, Python, .NET, C/C++, and object-oriented programming concepts.
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and are an effective communicator
• Have the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Are able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance. You will be subjected to a government security investigation, and you should meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information up to the Secret level. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship.
• Can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To ensure the safety and well-being of the community, APL has established a policy requiring that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff members must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by their start date.

You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you:

• Possess a Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Possess relevant certifications, such as: AWS Certified Systems Operations Administrator, AWS Certified Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect, Google Associate Cloud Engineer, Google Professional Cloud Architect.
• Are familiar with ground system concepts, space systems, acquisition, system architecture development.
• Have experience with Dev Ops Engineering or Process Automation.
• Have experience with Unix, Linux, and network computing.
• Are well-versed in using professional software development tools such as integrated development environments (IDE), version control, issue trackers, debuggers and continuous integration tools.

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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