Hands-On Cloud AWS Architect

Phase2 Technology; Hampton (VA); Hybrid; USD 112,900 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an experienced AWS Architect to translate client IT needs into scalable, production-grade cloud solutions. You will design, deploy, and secure AWS environments including GovCloud and DoD IL, modernize infrastructure, and mentor a team of developers to grow into senior cloud engineers.

Applicants should have 10+ years IT experience, 5+ years in AWS, a security clearance, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience.
• 5+ years designing and deploying production AWS solutions.
• Experience with AWS GovCloud and DoD/IL environments.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.
• AWS Solutions Architect - Professional and 8570 IAT II Security+ CE certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and deploy production-grade AWS solutions.
• Modernize infrastructure and enable secure cloud environments including GovCloud and DoD IL.
• Mentor developers to grow into solutions architects and provide technical leadership.
• Identify opportunities for growth and contribute to enterprise cloud transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into cloud-native architectures.

Skills

IT leadership

AWS architecture

Cloud design

DevSecOps

GovCloud/DoD experience

Security clearance

Bachelor's degree

AWS certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

GitLab CI/CD

Jenkins

ECS

EKS

Job description

Overview

Job Number: R0243951 — Hands-On Cloud AWS Architect

The Opportunity

As an AWS solutions architect, you translate customer IT needs and future goals into a plan by designing, architecting, and deploying production-grade AWS solutions. You modernize infrastructure, enable secure cloud environments including GovCloud and DoD IL, and contribute to enterprise-level cloud transformation initiatives. You mentor the next set of developers to grow into tomorrow's solutions architects and, as a technical leader, shape the digital solutions business and identify opportunities for growth.

Join us and help build the future of technology for our warfighters.

You Have

• 10+ years of experience in IT
• 5+ years of experience with architecting and deploying production AWS solutions
• Experience architecting and engineering cloud solutions in AWS, including VPC design, IAM, EC2, containerized workloads, storage services, and networking fundamentals
• Experience with cloud-native and DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform and CloudFormation), automated testing, and secure deployment workflows
• Experience with AWS in GovCloud and DoD or IL environments
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional and 8570 IAT II Security+ CE Certifications

Nice If You Have

• Experience designing and implementing automated build or deploy toolchains such as DevSecOps pipelines using GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins
• Experience in cloud cost optimization, including workload rightsizing, autoscaling strategies, tagging, governance, and leveraging AWS native cost-management tools
• Experience migrating on-premises systems to AWS, including application refactoring, data migration, and modernization of legacy mission systems
• Experience with containerized and Kubernetes-based architectures, such as ECS and EKS, supporting scalable and resilient mission workloads in cloud environments
• Experience working within GovCloud or DoD IL environments, applying security controls and compliance frameworks including NIST, RMF, and 800-53
• Ability to collaborate with AOC mission stakeholders to translate operational needs into cloud-native architectural enhancements

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

Compensation details for this position include a projected range of $112,900.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). Booz Allen uses various factors to determine compensation, including location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Benefits information is available on Booz Allen's Careers site.

Identity and Candidate AI Usage

As part of the hiring process, identity verification may be used. AI usage during interviews is prohibited unless explicitly permitted.

Work Model

• Remote: May require in-person work at Booz Allen or a customer facility occasionally.
• Hybrid: May require working from a Booz Allen facility frequently, and possibly visiting a customer facility.
• Onsite: Work will primarily be at a Booz Allen office or customer facility.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.