Cloud Computing Application Architect, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton•Chantilly, VA

3d•$86,800 - $198,000

About The Position

As a cloud computing application architect, you know how to build a cloud-based technical architecture that meets client needs and takes advantage of cloud capabilities. This role involves developing cloud-based solutions for GEOINT's toughest challenges, designing a secure, cloud-based communications network to support mission-critical operations. You will use the latest cloud technologies to improve the client’s environment, leveraging your technical expertise to inform strategy and design for GEOINT missions, and ensuring standards are met throughout the cloud migration process. You will recommend tools and solutions based on research of the current environment and knowledge of various on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid resources. You will lead your team in helping the client overcome their most difficult challenges in the cloud, broadening your skill set in areas like automation and cloud-based security while developing critical systems for GEOINT missions.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in microservices architectures
3+ years of experience with designing and developing cloud solutions using cloud native tools such as EKS, ECR, or Opensearch
2+ years of experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) tools
Experience working with application development teams across the software development lifecycle and creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative team environment
Knowledge of microservices architecture tools, containerization tools, and orchestration tools
Ability to deploy hybrid solutions with cloud or on-premise infrastructure or multi-cloud strategies
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
HS diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Experience operating within an Agile environment
Experience in acquiring client requirements and resolving workflow problems through automation optimization
Experience working with multiple CSPs such as AWS, Azure, Google, or Oracle
Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance
Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

Develop cloud-based solutions for GEOINT's toughest challenges.
Design a secure, cloud-based communications network to support mission-critical operations.
Use the latest cloud technologies to improve the client’s environment.
Inform strategy and design for GEOINT missions and ensure standards are met throughout the cloud migration process.
Recommend tools and solutions based on research of the current environment and knowledge of various on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid resources.
Lead a team in helping the client overcome their most difficult challenges in the cloud.
Broaden skill set in areas like automation and cloud-based security.
Develop critical systems for GEOINT missions.