Cloud Computing Infrastructure Architect

Cloud Computing Infrastructure Architect

The Opportunity: 

Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud,” but not everyone knows how. As an experienced cloud computing infrastructure architect, you know how to take advantage of cloud capabilities. Here, you’ll oversee our team of experienced professionals and use cutting-edge enterprise cloud platforms to guide your clients as they modernize their IT infrastructure and meet their most challenging missions. Possessing a deep understanding of IT products and services, as a cloud architect you will be proficient in designing complex, scalable, and secure solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of each customer. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, assess current infrastructure, and propose effective migration strategies. As trusted advisors to our customers, providing guidance on industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative solutions, you will be responsible for leading the implementation process, ensuring adherence to best practices, optimizing performance, and managing risks throughout the project. We’re looking for someone like you to help keep the warfighter safe and support national security. 

You’ll collaborate closely with fellow cloud architects and engineers specializing in Office 365, Azure, AWS, GCP to design, define, develop, test, debug cloud solution components. You’ll have the chance to broaden your experience within a DevOps framework to create and manage container apps and use products like Kubernetes to further the mission. With access to our internal Azure, AWS, and GCP labs, you’ll have the space and time to explore different ways of solving our clients’ problems, and you’ll partner with stakeholders and lead 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.  

Grow your skills at the leading edge of innovation. 

Join us. The world can’t wait.  

You Have:  

• 10+ years of experience designing cloud-based infrastructure such as IaaS, PaaS, or IaC and primary cloud environments like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation for automating deployments and the management of microservices using Docker and Kubernetes

• Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM), zero-trust models, encryption protocols, and industry compliance standards such as SOC2 and HIPAA

• Knowledge of VPC configurations, VPNs, DNS, Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), and load balancing across multi-cloud and hybrid environments

• Ability to design and implement complex, scalable, and secure solutions tailored to customer requirements

• Ability to synthesize complex operational data for executive reporting and clearly articulate strategic goals to cross-functional teams

• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, advise on industry trends and emerging technologies, and propose effective strategies

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Information Technology

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Certification

  

Nice If You Have:  

• Experience working within Department of War supporting the development and federal acquisition of information technology

• Experience with at least one scripting or programming language such as Python, Go, or Java to assist in automation and tooling

• Knowledge of resource optimization, pricing models, and how architecture directly impacts ongoing cloud spend

• Knowledge of backup architectures, high availability, and failover or recovery strategies

• Ability to design pathways that connect on-premises data centers with cloud services

• Possession of strong verbal and written communication skills

• TS/SCI clearance

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Information Technology

• Azure Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or Oracle Cloud Architect Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.  

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.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,900.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.