AWS AI Cloud Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, VA seeks an AWS AI Cloud Engineer to deliver end-to-end GenAI solutions in a fast, agile environment. You’ll develop software and systems from vision to production, with focus on enterprise-scale optimizations and modernizations; you’ll work across architecture, tooling, and deployment in collaboration with clients.

The role requires 5+ years software experience, 2+ years Generative AI, 2+ years AWS, containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, and TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development with cloud-first approach.
• 2+ years of Generative AI tech and LLM deployment.
• 2+ years of AWS services and cloud-native patterns (ECS/EKS, Bedrock, CloudWatch, RDS, DynamoDB, IAM, security).
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS) and orchestration.
• Experience deploying production geospatial applications from concept to Ops & Maintenance.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness for polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end GenAI solutions and consider architecture and operating environment.
• Identify system improvements and apply latest architectural approaches and tools.
• Ensure solutions meet future functionality and enhancements.
• Work with clients to overcome challenges using current technologies.

Skills

Software development

Generative AI

AWS cloud

Docker/Kubernetes

Geospatial apps

TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor’s degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

ECS/EKS

Amazon Bedrock

CloudWatch

RDS

DynamoDB

IAM policies

Job description

Job Title

AWS AI Cloud Engineer

The Opportunity

As an AWS AI Cloud Engineer, you can resolve a problem with a complete end‑to‑end GenAI solution in a fast, agile environment. If you’re looking for the chance to not just develop software, but to create a system that will make a difference, we need you on our team. We’re looking for an experienced developer with the skills needed to develop software and systems from vision to production ready. The position expects familiarity with cutting‑edge GenAI technologies, focusing on enterprise‑scale optimizations and modernizations for an operational system.

Responsibilities

This role is more than just coding. As a software engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll use your passion to master new tools and techniques and identify needed system improvements. You’ll help clients overcome their most difficult challenges using the latest architectural approaches, tools, and technologies. You’ll make sure the solution developed by the team considers the architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with software, including cloud-first development approach
• 2+ years of experience with Generative AI technologies and LLM deployment
• 2+ years of experience with AWS services and cloud-native architecture patterns, including ECS or EKS, Amazon Bedrock, CloudWatch, RDS, DynamoDB, IAM policies, security groups, and network security
• Experience working with containerization, including Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, or EKS, and container orchestration
• Experience with developing and deploying production geospatial applications from concept to Operations and Maintenance (O&M)
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice to Have

• Experience with Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and security documentation
• Experience with API management including batching, caching, throttling, and rate limiting
• Experience with LangGraph or LangChain
• Experience leading technical initiatives in large-scale environments
• Experience with system design, including scalability and reliability
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• AWS Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Developer Certification
• IAT Level II+ Certification such as Security+ or CISSP Certification

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

Full-time compensation ranges from $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 annually (USD). Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. The posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work. We are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. The use of artificial intelligence or other tools to assist with responses during interviews is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

• Remote: if the position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: if the position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: if the position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.