Cloud Architect, Senior

The Opportunity:

Everyone is trying to "harness the cloud," but not everyone knows how. As a cloud architect, you know how to take advantage of cloud capabilities. On our team of experienced professionals, you'll use cutting-edge enterprise cloud platforms to support your clients as they modernize their IT infrastructure and meet their most challenging missions.

You'll closely collaborate with fellow cloud architects and engineers specializing in AWS to design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solution components. You'll have the chance to work within a DevOps framework to create and manage container apps and use products like Kubernetes to further the mission. With access to our internal AWS environment, you'll have the space and time to explore different ways of solving our clients' problems, and you'll partner with stakeholders and your team to deliver the right technical solutions. Whether modernizing legacy computing platforms and applications or creating new ones from scratch, you'll have the latest tech and brightest teammates at your fingertips. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Grow your skills at the leading edge of innovation.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing AWS cloud environments

• 5+ years of experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control such as GitLab, and DevOps practices

• 5+ years of experience with AWS services, including S3, EC2, ELB, IAM, least privilege users, roles, and policies

• 5+ years of experience patching, configuring, deploying, and connecting COTS and custom in-house software applications to address

• 2+ years of experience working in Agile Scrum environments

• Experience with managing container orchestration tool clusters

• Experience with Terraform and CloudFormation, or IAC tools

• IRS Moderate Risk Background Investigation (IRS MBI)

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience implementing the AWS Well-Architected framework

• Experience implementing cross-domain and hybrid cloud environments

• Experience with software development and hardening best practices

• Knowledge of cloud security principles and compliance frameworks, such as NIST, CCSP, DoDAF, or UAF

• Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification

• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer, Kubernetes Administrator, or Certified Terraform Associate Certification

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Vetting:

Applicants selected must possess an active IRS Moderate Risk Background Investigation (IRS MBI) and meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; IRS MBI is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.