Cloud Architect

Devopsroles; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a Cloud Architect to craft cloud-based architectures for mission-critical systems. You will design, implement, and operationalize secure, enterprise-scale solutions across AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP, balancing on-prem, cloud, and hybrid resources.

Strong scripting skills (Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, Python) and the ability to obtain DoD 8570/8140 IAT II certification within 30 days are required. Secret clearance is necessary; HS diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, developing, operationalizing, and maintaining systems in an enterprise-scale secure environment.
• Experience with cloud architectures and multiple cloud platforms.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, OCI or GCP.
• Experience with scripting tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, Bash or Python.
• Secret clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570 or 8140 IAT Level II Baseline Certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop cloud-based solutions for mission-critical applications.
• Advise on cloud strategy, architecture standards, and migration approaches.
• Recommend tools and solutions based on current environments (on-prem, cloud, hybrid).
• Collaborate with the team and client stakeholders to overcome cloud challenges and grow AI skills.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Enterprise-scale security

Cloud platforms

Scripting

Secret clearance

HS diploma/GED

IAT Level II certification

Tools

Ansible

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Terraform

CloudFormation

CDK

Job description

Cloud Architect

The Opportunity:

Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud”, but not everyone knows how. As a cloud computing application architect, you know how to create a cloud-based technical architecture that meets client needs and takes advantage of cloud capabilities. What if you could use your cloud architecture skills to improve mission critical applications and products? We need you to help us develop cloud-based solutions for some of the nation's toughest problems.

This is an opportunity to use the latest cloud technologies as you look for ways to improve your client's environment using current cloud capabilities. Using your technical experience, you’ll work with industry leaders to inform strategy and design and ensure standards are met throughout the cloud migration process.

You’ll recommend tools and solutions based on your research of the current environment and knowledge of various on‑premises, cloud-based, and hybrid resources. You’ll work with your team as they help the client overcome their most difficult challenges in the cloud. Additionally, you’ll grow your skills in areas like AI while developing critical systems for the defense industry.

Ready to transform the nation with cloud technology?

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience with cloudarchitecture
• Experience designing,developing, operationalizing, andmaintaining systems in anenterprise-scale secureenvironment
• Experience with AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP
• Experience with scripting toolssuch as Ansible,PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 or 8140 IAT Level II Baseline Certification within 30 days of hire date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with IaC such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK
• Top Secret clearance

Clearance:

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

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being.

• health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• paid leave
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work-life programs
• dependent care
• recognition awards program

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 $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (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.

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 to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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 at Booz Allen, and 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. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.