Apogee Engineering has a new exciting position available for a Cloud Data Storage SME that will support the designs and documents current and future data storage architectures, data flows, and migration plans in support of NASIC’s transition to secure, cloud-based storage solutions.
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Responsibilities- Working with the NASIC CDO to develop sustainable, hybrid “on-prem, off-prem” cloud-native storage solutions able to accommodate a wide array of data formats and file types.
- Document current-state storage architectures and data flows, including dependencies and constraints.
- Assist with developing data standards and governance that can be applied during data migration and transformation efforts.
- Support the design of future-state cloud storage architectures aligned with NASIC Enterprise Architecture.
- Develop high-level migration plans for transitioning legacy storage to cloud-based environments.
- Coordinate with mission stakeholders to ensure secure and operationally effective storage solutions.
- Identify storage-related risks and recommend mitigations.
- Contribute to the monthly Cloud Storage Migration Posture Report describing data flows, transition status, and recommendations.
Minimum Experience:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
Certifications: CCSP Certified Cloud Sec Prof, Azure/AWS Solutions Architect, Sec+ or equivalent certifications.
Education / Years of Experience:
- 8+ experience with minimum of three (3) years of experience in systems engineering, data engineering, or storage architecture.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field; OR- six (6) additional years of work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree; -OR- four (4) additional years of work experience plus an Associate’s degree may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience designing or supporting storage solutions (on-premises or cloud) for complex systems.
- Understanding of data security, encryption, and access control principles.
- Ability to generate clear architectural diagrams and technical documentation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiar with a variety of data formats and file types.
- Experience with cloud-native storage (e.g., object storage, data lakes) in DoD/IC environments.
- Familiarity with data migration planning and execution for large datasets.
- Experience integrating storage solutions with analytics and IA/AI/ML workflows.
- Familiarity with data cataloging practices and technologies
Additional InformationLocation: Wright Patterson AFB Dayton, OHOn-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-siteTravel: Occasional
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
- CCSP, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, Security+, or equivalent certification
- Eight or more years of experience, including at least three years in systems engineering, data engineering, or storage architecture
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field, or approved experience and associate degree substitutions
- Experience designing or supporting on-premises or cloud storage solutions for complex systems
- Understanding of data security, encryption, and access control principles
- Ability to create architectural diagrams and technical documentation
- Familiarity with varied data formats and file types
- Experience with cloud-native storage, object storage, or data lakes in DoD or intelligence community environments
- Experience planning and executing large-scale data migrations
- Experience integrating storage solutions with analytics and AI/ML workflows
- Familiarity with data cataloging practices and technologies
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