Cloud Architect
About The Position
Booz Allen is seeking a Cloud Architect to create cloud-based technical architectures that meet client needs and take advantage of cloud capabilities. The role focuses on improving mission-critical applications and products and developing cloud-based solutions for challenging national problems, including critical systems for the defense industry. The Cloud Architect will use current cloud technologies to improve client environments, work with industry leaders to inform strategy and design, and ensure standards are met throughout cloud migration. The architect will research existing environments and recommend tools and solutions using knowledge of on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid resources. The role also offers opportunities to develop skills in areas such as AI while helping clients address complex cloud challenges. The position is listed as not remote and is associated with Arlington, Virginia, with an additional location in McLean, Virginia. Secret clearance is required.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience with cloud architecture.
- At least 2 years of experience designing, developing, operationalizing, and maintaining systems in an enterprise-scale secure environment.
- At least 2 years of experience with AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP.
- Experience with scripting tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
- Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK.
- Secret clearance.
- Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience with cloud development, or at least 4 years of experience with cloud development in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 or 8140 IAT Level II Baseline Certification within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Top Secret clearance.
- Cloud Architect Certification or CISSP Certification.
Responsibilities
- Create cloud-based technical architectures that meet client needs and leverage cloud capabilities.
- Help improve mission-critical applications and products and develop cloud-based solutions.
- Use current cloud technologies to identify improvements to client environments.
- Work with industry leaders to inform strategy and design.
- Ensure standards are met throughout the cloud migration process.
- Research current environments and recommend tools and solutions based on knowledge of on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid resources.
- Collaborate with the team to help clients overcome complex cloud challenges.
- Develop critical systems for the defense industry.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability benefits.
- Financial and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life programs.
- Dependent care.
- Recognition awards for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of company values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for Booz Allen benefit programs; employees below that threshold are eligible for select offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
