Cloud Computing Infrastructure Architect
About The Position
Booz Allen is seeking an experienced Cloud Computing Infrastructure Architect to oversee a team of professionals and guide clients in modernizing IT infrastructure for Air Force missions. The role integrates data platforms, mission systems, hardware, software, and cloud-native capabilities across classified environments. The architect will collaborate with AWS GovCloud specialists to develop cloud solution components and work within a DevOps framework to create and manage container applications using technologies such as Kubernetes. The position involves partnering with stakeholders, leading a team, and delivering technical solutions for modernizing legacy platforms and applications or creating new ones.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience with AWS cloud infrastructure, engineering, architecture, management, maintenance, and enhancement across enterprise environments.
- At least 5 years of experience with cloud networking, security best practices, IAM, routing, monitoring, logging, and policy management across cloud resources and Linux and Windows operating systems.
- At least 5 years of experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, and configuration management tools, including Terraform, and Configuration as Code tools, including Ansible.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration, including Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.
- Experience with F5 BIG-IP, especially Local Traffic Manager and Application Performance Monitoring.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps and Cloud Engineers, program managers, and stakeholders.
- Ability to conduct system assessments, troubleshoot issues, learn new technologies, implement solutions, explain decisions, and recommend enhancements.
- Secret clearance is required.
- DoD 8140 certification, such as Security+.
- Bachelor's degree or at least 7 years of DevOps experience in lieu of a degree.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CI/CD pipeline solutions such as Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory, and GitLab.
- Experience supporting DoD Cloud environments, security requirements, and certification frameworks.
- Ability to work through challenging security requirements and maintain compliance in classified environments.
- TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred; a Master’s degree in a technical field is a plus.
- AWS certifications, including AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
Responsibilities
- Oversee a team of experienced professionals and lead delivery of technical solutions.
- Guide clients as they modernize IT infrastructure and address mission needs.
- Work with fellow architects and engineers to build AWS GovCloud solution components.
- Create and manage container applications within a DevOps framework.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and align architecture plans with project goals and timelines.
- Assess systems, troubleshoot issues, learn new technologies, implement working solutions, explain technical decisions, and recommend performance enhancements.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
