Cloud Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Hampton (VA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer in Virginia to architect cloud solutions supporting clients’ missions. Responsibilities include developing solutions within a DevOps framework, requiring strong technical expertise and collaboration skills.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience with cloud architecture, knowledge of Kubernetes, and possess a TS/SCI clearance. Join our commitment to innovation and help our clients modernize their operations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience architecting cloud solutions for intelligence systems.
• TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Experience drafting policy and guidance for cloud maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cloud engineers to develop and debug solutions.
• Work within a DevOps framework to create zero trust applications.
• Support clients in modernizing cloud capabilities.

Skills

Cloud solutions architecture

Debugging and testing cloud solutions

Communication with end-users

Documenting systems in Visio and Cameo

Policy drafting for cloud maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification

AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification

AWS Associate level Certification

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

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Cloud Engineer

As a cloud computing infrastructure architect, you know how to take advantage of cloud capabilities. On our team of experienced professionals, you’ll use enterprise cloud platforms to support your clients as they modernize their cloud‑supported capabilities to meet their most challenging missions. We’re looking for someone like you to help support our warfighter.

You’ll closely collaborate with fellow cloud engineers and architects to design, define, develop, test, and debug cloud solution components. You’ll have the chance to work within a DevOps framework to create and manage zero trust, portable container apps and use products like Kubernetes to further the mission. With access to our client’s cloud development labs, you’ll have the space and time to explore different ways of solving our clients’ problems, and you’ll partner with stakeholders and your team to deliver the right technical solutions. Whether modernizing legacy computing platforms and applications or creating new ones from scratch, you’ll have the latest tech and brightest teammates at your fingertips.

Grow your skills at the leading edge of innovation.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have

• 4+ years of experience architecting on‑premises and cloud solutions for intelligence systems with IT infrastructure design and cloud computing
• 4+ years of experience designing, developing, testing, and debugging cloud solution components for applications and solutions
• Experience documenting systems in Visio and Cameo
• Experience drafting policy and guidance for cloud maintenance and sustainment
• Ability to communicate with end‑users and engineers to ensure that new models are in-line with architectural standards
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
• AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification
• AWS Associate level Certification

Nice If You Have

• Experience supporting DoD clients
• Experience transforming legacy weapon systems
• Experience with AI enabled and policy controlled workload management and orchestration
• Knowledge of AF DCGS
• AWS Cloud DevOps 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

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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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

• 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.