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 involves designing cloud solutions for classified environments by integrating data platforms, mission systems, hardware, software, and cloud-native capabilities. The architect will collaborate with architects and engineers specializing in AWS GovCloud, develop cloud solution components, and work within a DevOps framework to create and manage containerized applications using tools such as Kubernetes. The role also partners with stakeholders, leads a team, and delivers technical solutions for modernizing legacy platforms and applications or building new ones.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience with AWS cloud infrastructure, engineering, architecture, management, maintenance, and enhancement across enterprise environments.
- 5+ years of experience with cloud networking, security best practices, IAM, routing, monitoring, logging, and policy management across multiple operating systems, including Linux and Windows.
- 5+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, and configuration management tools, including Terraform and 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.
- 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 DevOps experience 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 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 in modernizing IT infrastructure and systems supporting Air Force missions.
- Collaborate with architects and engineers to build cloud solution components, particularly in AWS GovCloud.
- Create and manage container applications within a DevOps framework, including use of Kubernetes.
- Partner with stakeholders to align architecture plans with project goals and timelines.
- Conduct system assessments, troubleshoot issues, and recommend enhancements for optimal performance.
- Explain technical decisions and bring new technologies to working implementation.
- Modernize legacy computing platforms and applications or create new systems.
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
