Cloud Security Architect for DoD-Scale Cloud

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to support DoW initiatives and shape secure, scalable cloud environments. You will define cloud security requirements, translate policy into operational processes, and guide systems through accreditation and continuous monitoring strategies.

The role requires cloud security expertise across AWS/Azure, ability to obtain DoD IAT Level II certification promptly, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced, collaboration-driven setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in cloud security architecture, engineering, or cloud cyber operations in AWS or Azure or infrastructure as a service
• Experience designing and implementing secure baselines for cloud networking, identity, secrets management, encryption, logging, monitoring, and compliance
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to obtain DoD Directive 8570 or 8140 Series IAT Level II Certification within 90 days of hire date

Responsibilities

• Define cloud security requirements and translate policy into actionable operational processes
• Support the development of cloud accreditation frameworks, security policies, and baseline controls
• Guide systems through accreditation and authorization
• Collaborate with stakeholders, Security and Compliance teams, and architects to implement secure cloud solutions, design assessment methodologies, and establish continuous monitoring strategies

Skills

Cloud security architecture

Cloud engineering

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

F5

Palo Alto

RMF

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to support DoW initiatives and shape secure, scalable cloud environments. You will define cloud security requirements, translate policy into operational processes, and guide systems through accreditation and continuous monitoring strategies.

The role requires cloud security expertise across AWS/Azure, ability to obtain DoD IAT Level II certification promptly, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced, collaboration-driven setting.