Booz Allen Hamilton · 20 hours ago
LEO Data Processing Architect
Ashburn, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$113K/yr - $257K/yr
8+ years expBooz Allen Hamilton is seeking a LEO Data Processing Architect to design and implement data processing pipelines for Low Earth Orbit satellites. This role involves creating AWS-native architectures and guiding teams to improve client environments using cloud technologies.
ConsultingCyber SecurityIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Architect AWS-centric data pipelines, from ground-station ingest, such as AWS Ground Station, through streaming ETL, tiered storage, cataloging, and secure dissemination
Design cloud-native reference architecture. Emphasize AWS services such as EKS, Kinesis, Lambda, S3, Glue, EMR, and Step Functions, and incorporate Kubernetes, serverless, and IaC, such as Terraform or CloudFormation
Integrate ground segment workflows. Handle CCSDS telemetry frames, mission ops interfaces, and downlink ingest with resilience and low latency
Model geospatial data. Use STAC, COG, GeoTIFF/NITFS, and OGC APIs for imagery and time-series datasets
Conduct performance and reliability engineering. Optimize throughput, autoscaling, caching, and cost controls, and implement observability with CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, and Prometheus/Grafana
Perform security and compliance. Apply zero-trust principles, encryption, IAM policies, and compliance frameworks, such as FedRAMP or ITAR/EAR
Prototype and benchmark. Lead AWS-focused trade studies and proofs-of-concept and produce decision briefs and architecture runbooks
Enable DevSecOps. Standardize CI/CD pipelines, container hardening, and policy-as-code using AWS-native tools and GitHub and GitLab
Support documentation and lifecycle. Author ADRs, ICDs, and deployment playbooks and support ATO and readiness reviews
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in cloud architecture and AWS services, including EKS, Kinesis, Lambda, S3, Glue, EMR, or IAM, and networking
5+ years of experience building high-throughput, real-time streaming, and data lake solutions
Experience with multi-region cloud networking and high-volume data processing
Experience with data storage architectures, including data discovery and data service APIs
Experience in Kubernetes, containers, IaC, including Terraform or CloudFormation, and CI/CD
Experience with geospatial data processing, including STAC, COG, or OGC APIs
Knowledge of LEO mission data concepts, including downlink ingest, CCSDS telemetry, and ground segment workflows
Knowledge of security architecture, including encryption, KMS, zero-trust, or compliance frameworks
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
HS diploma or GED
Preferred
Experience integrating AWS Ground Station with mission ops toolchains
Experience with GPU or HPC acceleration for image processing
Knowledge of US public sector compliance, such as FedRAMP High, or CJIS
Knowledge of RF or SDR pipelines and forward error correction
Ability to produce architecture artifacts
Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
AWS Solutions Architect – Professional Certification
Benefits
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Life
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Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.03B2025-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-08-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2020-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
Leadership Team
Matthew Calderone
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
Kristine Anderson
Chief Operating Officer
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