Cloud Computing Infrastructure Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton•Beavercreek, OH

2h•$112,800 - $257,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Booz Allen is hiring an experienced Cloud Computing Infrastructure Architect to oversee a team of professionals and help clients modernize IT infrastructure for Air Force missions. The role applies cloud capabilities across classified environments, bringing together data platforms, mission systems, hardware, software, and cloud-native technologies. The architect will work with fellow architects and engineers specializing in AWS GovCloud to build cloud solution components. Within a DevOps framework, the role will create and manage container applications and use technologies such as Kubernetes. The architect will partner with stakeholders, lead the team in delivering technical solutions, and support modernization of legacy computing platforms and applications as well as development of new systems. The position is hybrid and based in Beavercreek, Ohio. A Secret clearance is required. Booz Allen describes its benefits as including health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards. The projected annualized compensation range is $112,800 to $257,000 USD.

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, Identity Access Management (IAM), routing, monitoring, logging, and policy management for cloud resources across Linux and Windows operating systems.
At least 5 years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and configuration management tools, including Terraform and Configuration as Code (CaC) tools such as Ansible.
Experience with containerization and container 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, to align architecture plans with broader project goals and timelines.
Ability to conduct system assessments, troubleshoot issues, learn new technologies, reach a working implementation, explain decisions, and recommend performance enhancements.
Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years of experience in DevOps in lieu of a degree.
DoD 8140 certification, such as Security+.

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; 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 delivering cloud infrastructure solutions.
Collaborate with architects and engineers specializing in AWS GovCloud to build cloud solution components.
Create and manage container applications within a DevOps framework, including use of Kubernetes.
Partner with stakeholders and lead the team to deliver technical solutions aligned with project goals and timelines.
Modernize legacy computing platforms and applications, and help create new systems.
Conduct system assessments and troubleshoot issues; learn new technologies and bring them to working implementation.
Explain technical decisions and recommend enhancements for optimal performance.