Cloud Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Paid leave

Work-life programs

Dependent care

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is hiring a Cloud Architect in the Arlington/McLean area to design cloud-based architectures for defense-focused projects. You will develop scalable, secure solutions using AWS/Azure/GCP and IaC, guiding migration efforts and maintaining standards across complex environments.

You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, advise on tools and practices, and expand expertise in AI-enabled cloud capabilities while supporting critical national security missions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with cloud architecture.

Responsibilities

• Create cloud-based technical architectures meeting client needs.
• Develop cloud solutions for mission-critical applications.
• Inform strategy and design and ensure standards in cloud migration.
• Recommend tools and solutions based on current environments and hybrid resources.
• Collaborate with team to overcome cloud challenges.
• Grow skills in AI and defense-focused cloud systems.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Enterprise-scale security

AWS/Azure/GCP/OCP

Scripting: Python/PowerShell/Bash/AnSI

Infrastructure as Code

Secret clearance

DoD 8570/8140 IAT II readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II Certification

Tools

Ansible

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Terraform

CloudFormation

CDK

Job description

## Cloud ArchitectApply: Arlington, VA: McLean, VA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: January 3, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): R0250988Cloud 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:*** 2+ years of experience with cloud architecture* 2+ years of experience designing, developing, operationalizing, and maintaining systems in an enterprise-scale secure environment * 2+ years of experience with AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP* Experience with scripting tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, or Python* Experience with IaC such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK* Secret clearance* Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience with cloud development, or 4+ years of experience with cloud development in lieu of a degree* Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 or 8140 IAT Level II Certification within 30 days of hire date**Nice If You Have:*** Top Secret clearance* Cloud Architect 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; Secret clearance 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 $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (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. 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