Cloud Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton • Arlington, VA

13h

About The Position

The Cloud Architect develops cloud-based technical architectures that meet client needs and use cloud capabilities to improve mission-critical applications and products. The role applies current cloud technologies to improve client environments and supports the development of cloud solutions for challenging national and defense-industry problems. The architect works with industry leaders to inform strategy and design, ensure standards are met throughout cloud migrations, and recommend tools and solutions based on research into client environments and knowledge of on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid resources. The position also offers opportunities to develop skills in areas such as AI.

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 cloud development experience 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

• Develop cloud-based technical architectures and solutions that meet client needs and leverage cloud capabilities.
• Improve client environments and mission-critical applications using current cloud technologies.
• Work with industry leaders to inform cloud strategy and design.
• Ensure standards are met throughout the cloud migration process.
• Research client environments and recommend appropriate tools and solutions.
• Work with a team to help clients address challenging cloud-related problems.

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 demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level