AWS AI Cloud Engineer

Phase2 Technology; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Professional development programs

Job summary

Phase2 Technology is looking for an AWS AI Cloud Engineer based in Reston, Virginia. The role involves developing end-to-end Generative AI solutions, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and collaborating with clients on advanced challenges. Candidates should have over 5 years of software development experience, familiarity with AWS services, and knowledge of containerization. The position requires TS/SCI clearance. Comprehensive benefits are available, including health, life, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with software development.
• 2+ years of experience with AWS and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience developing geospatial applications and deploying Generative AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement end-to-end GenAI solutions.
• Ensure software solutions consider architecture and operating environment.
• Collaborate with clients to solve complex challenges using modern technologies.

Skills

Cloud first development approach

Generative AI technologies

AWS services

Containerization

Production geospatial applications

Security clearance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS Cloud Services

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Number: R0238414

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, with a focus on enterprise‑scale optimizations and modernizations for an operational system.

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.

Responsibilities

Grow your skills at the leading edge of innovation. Work with us as we shape systems for the better.

Requirements

• 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)
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You 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
• 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 with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Work Model

• Remote: If this 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 this 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 this 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.