Senior Cloud Solution Architect

Boeing • Fairfax, VA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to join the team in Fairfax, VA; Hazelwood, MO; Huntington Beach, CA; Miami, FL; Tukwila, WA; Dallas, TX or Colorado Springs, CO. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in enabling Classified Cloud Platforms at Boeing, ensuring that our systems meet the highest security standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with IT Infrastructure Server, Systems Integration and Operations
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, and hybrid tools like Azure Stack or Azure Arc
• 5+ years of experience with on-premises systems, including servers, virtualization (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), and basic data center management
• 5+ years of experience in designing, implementing and supporting wide area network/local area network environments
• 5+ years of experience developing automation testing & maintaining automation tools
• 5+ years of experience working in a cross functional environment with all levels in the business from individual contributors to executive leadership
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Current advanced certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Hybrid Administrator Associate
• Experience with multi-cloud environments (e.g., integrating Azure with AWS or Google Cloud) or other hybrid tools like Azure Sentinel for security monitoring
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps), and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes on Azure AKS)
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare) with a focus on compliance standards like Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience in leadership in large-scale hybrid cloud migrations or implementations, including cost optimization using tools like Azure Cost Management

Responsibilities

• Architect and design hybrid cloud solutions that integrate on-premises data centers with Microsoft Azure, including workload migration strategies, hybrid identity management, and multi-cloud interoperability where applicable
• Evaluate and implement network connectivity solutions such as Azure ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, and site-to-site connections to ensure secure and low-latency data transfer between on-premises and cloud environments
• Lead the implementation of hybrid cloud infrastructures, including provisioning resources, configuring virtual networks, storage, and compute services in Azure while aligning with on-premises systems
• Conduct assessments of existing on-premises infrastructure to identify opportunities for cloud adoption, hybrid extensions, or modernization, including cost-benefit analyses and risk evaluations
• Develop and enforce best practices for security, governance, and compliance in hybrid environments, incorporating tools like Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, and identity solutions (e.g., Azure AD Connect)
• Collaborate with development, operations, cloud platform, and security teams to define hybrid cloud strategies, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance, scalability, and disaster recovery
• Stay current with emerging technologies in hybrid cloud, Azure updates, and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions that enhance system reliability and efficiency
• Document architectures, create technical blueprints, and provide mentorship to junior architects and engineers on hybrid cloud best practices
• Participate in proof-of-concept projects, vendor evaluations, and capacity planning to support long-term hybrid cloud roadmaps

Benefits

• health insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior