Senior Cloud Solution Architect

Boeing Co.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 173,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join a team delivering hybrid cloud solutions across multiple US locations, including Colorado Springs, CO. The role focuses on enabling Classified Cloud Platforms with stringent security standards and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include architecting Azure-based hybrid infrastructures, evaluating connectivity, and guiding modernization while ensuring cost efficiency and risk management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with IT Infrastructure Server, Systems Integration and Operations.
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, and hybrid tools like Azure Stack or Azure Arc
• 5+ years of experience with on-premises systems, including servers, virtualization (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), and basic data center management
• 5+ years of experience in designing, implementing and supporting wide area network/local area network environments
• 5+ years of experience developing automation testing & maintaining automation tools
• 5+ years of experience working in a cross functional environment with all levels in the business from individual contributors to executive leadership

Responsibilities

• Architect and design hybrid cloud solutions integrating on-prem data centers with Azure.
• Evaluate network connectivity solutions like ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, site-to-site connections.
• Lead hybrid infrastructure implementations with Azure resources and on-premises systems.
• Assess on-prem infrastructure for cloud adoption, cost-benefit analyses, and risk evaluations.
• Develop and enforce security, governance, and compliance in hybrid environments using Azure tools.
• Collaborate with development, operations, cloud platform, and security teams to optimize performance and DR.
• Stay current with Azure updates and industry trends to propose innovative solutions.
• Document architectures, create blueprints, and mentor junior architects and engineers.
• Participate in PoCs, vendor evaluations, and capacity planning for roadmaps.

Skills

IT Infrastructure

Microsoft Azure

On-premises systems

WAN/LAN

Automation testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Azure Stack

Azure Arc

Azure ExpressRoute

Azure Security Center

Azure Policy

Azure AD Connect

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior Cloud Solution Architect

Company: The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join the team in Fairfax, VA; Hazelwood, MO; Huntington Beach, CA; Miami, FL; Tukwila, WA; Dallas, TX or Colorado Springs, CO .

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in enabling Classified Cloud Platforms at Boeing, ensuring that our systems meet the highest security standards.

Position Responsibilities:

• Architect and design hybrid cloud solutions that integrate on-premises data centers with Microsoft Azure, including workload migration strategies, hybrid identity management, and multi-cloud interoperability where applicable
• Evaluate and implement network connectivity solutions such as Azure ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, and site-to-site connections to ensure secure and low-latency data transfer between on-premises and cloud environments
• Lead the implementation of hybrid cloud infrastructures, including provisioning resources, configuring virtual networks, storage, and compute services in Azure while aligning with on-premises systems
• Conduct assessments of existing on-premises infrastructure to identify opportunities for cloud adoption, hybrid extensions, or modernization, including cost-benefit analyses and risk evaluations
• Develop and enforce best practices for security, governance, and compliance in hybrid environments, incorporating tools like Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, and identity solutions (e.g., Azure AD Connect)
• Collaborate with development, operations, cloud platform, and security teams to define hybrid cloud strategies, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance, scalability, and disaster recovery
• Stay current with emerging technologies in hybrid cloud, Azure updates, and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions that enhance system reliability and efficiency
• Document architectures, create technical blueprints, and provide mentorship to junior architects and engineers on hybrid cloud best practices
• Participate in proof-of-concept projects, vendor evaluations, and capacity planning to support long-term hybrid cloud roadmaps

BasicQualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience with IT Infrastructure Server, Systems Integration and Operations
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, and hybrid tools like Azure Stack or Azure Arc
• 5+ years of experience with on-premises systems, including servers, virtualization (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), and basic data center management
• 5+ years of experience in designing, implementing and supporting wide area network/local area network environments
• 5+ years of experience developing automation testing & maintaining automation tools
• 5+ years of experience working in a cross functional environment with all levels in the business from individual contributors to executive leadership

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Current advanced certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Hybrid Administrator Associate
• Experience with multi-cloud environments (e.g., integrating Azure with AWS or Google Cloud) or other hybrid tools like Azure Sentinel for security monitoring
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps), and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes on Azure AKS)
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare) with a focus on compliance standards like Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience in leadership in large‑scale hybrid cloud migrations or implementations, including cost optimization using tools like Azure Cost Management

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $172,550 – $249,550

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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