Cloud Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton • McLean, VA

1d • $62,000 - $141,000

About The Position

The Cloud Architect develops cloud-based technical architectures that meet client needs and take advantage of cloud capabilities. The role supports mission-critical applications and products, helps develop solutions to challenging national problems, and improves client environments using current cloud technologies. The architect works with industry leaders to inform strategy and design and to ensure standards are met throughout cloud migrations. Responsibilities include researching existing environments and recommending tools and solutions based on knowledge of on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid resources. The role collaborates with a team to address client cloud challenges and may develop skills in areas such as AI while working on critical defense-industry systems. 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 cloud development experience, 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

• Create cloud-based technical architectures that meet client needs and leverage cloud capabilities.
• Help develop cloud-based solutions and improve mission-critical applications, products, and client environments.
• Work with industry leaders to inform cloud strategy and design and ensure standards are met during cloud migration.
• Research client environments and recommend tools and solutions using knowledge of on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid resources.
• Collaborate with a team to help clients address challenging cloud problems.
• Develop critical systems for the defense industry and grow skills in areas such as AI.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, 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: Mid Level