Cloud Solutions Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to design secure, hybrid cloud architectures and lead跨-platform migration efforts for mission-critical applications. You will drive strategy, governance, and the selection of tools across AWS GovCloud, on‑prem, and cross‑domain environments, while aligning with RMF/ICD-503 controls.

You will collaborate with teams to translate mission and security requirements into long-term cloud architecture strategies, and engage in DevSecOps, IaC, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in technical management or program management preferred.
• Experience with RMF/ICD-503 security accreditation.
• Experience architecting across AWS GovCloud, SC2S/C2S, and multi‑platform environments.

Responsibilities

• Create cloud-based technical architecture that meets client needs and leverages cloud capabilities.
• Lead architecture efforts across complex, multi‑platform environments and ensure alignment with standards.
• Recommend tools and solutions based on research of current environments and capabilities.
• Work with your team to help the client overcome challenges in the cloud.

Skills

Cloud architecture

DevSecOps pipelines

IaC automation

Security architecture RMF/ICD-503

Multi-platform architecture

Classified networks

Requirements translation

Top Secret clearance

Terraform

Ansible

GitLab CI/CD

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Python/.NET/C# for automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree in relevant field

12+ years in technical management or program management in lieu of a degree

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

GitLab CI/CD

Nutanix

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Python/.NET/C#

Job description

Cloud Solutions Architect The Opportunity: Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud”, but not everyone knows how. As a cloud solutions 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 law enforcement industry. Ready to transform the nation with cloud technology? Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience designing secure cloud, hybrid, or multi‑enclave architectures across air‑gapped or restricted environments
• Experience with DevSecOps pipelines and IaC automation such as Terraform, Ansible, or GitLab CI/CD, deployed in disconnected or multi‑enclave systems
• Experience in security architecture, governance, accreditation such as RMF or ICD‑503, and identity or access controls for both cloud and on‑prem platforms
• Experience leading architecture efforts across complex, multi‑platform environments such as AWS GovCloud, SC2S/C2S, Nutanix, on‑prem compute, and cross‑domain solutions
• Knowledge of network architectures for classified systems, including Cisco routing or switching, IPSec, DMVPN, or SD‑WAN, and multi‑enclave boundary controls
• Ability to translate mission, business, and security requirements into long‑term cloud architecture strategies
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in technical management or program management
• Master’s degree and 5+ years of experience in technical management or program management
• 12+ years of experience in technical management or program management in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with multi‑database architectures such as RDS, Aurora, or DynamoDB, search or analytics platforms such as Elasticsearch or OpenSearch, or enterprise monitoring such as Splunk
• Experience with automated ETL pipelines, schema‑aligned ingestion, or data lineage or provenance solutionsExperience with Kubernetes or OpenShift deployments across cloud and on‑prem environments
• Experience with Python, .NET, or C# for automation, integration, or microservices support
• Knowledge of enterprise IAM and ABAC patterns such as AD, LDAP or OpenLDAP, Entra ID, and Keycloak
• Knowledge of GPU‑enabled compute architectures, cluster or fabric design, or AI/ML workload integration

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top 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 $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.

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