Cloud Architect

Cloud Architect The Opportunity: - Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud”, but not everyone knows how. - As a cloud computing application architect, you know how to create a cloud-based technical architecture that meets client needs and takes advantage of cloud capabilities. - What if you could use your cloud architecture skills to improve mission critical applications and products? - We need you to help us develop cloud-based solutions for some of the nation's toughest problems. - This is an opportunity to use the latest cloud technologies as you look for ways to improve your client’s environment using current cloud capabilities. - Using your technical experience, you’ll work with industry leaders to inform strategy and design and ensure standards are met throughout the cloud migration process. - You’ll recommend tools and solutions based on your research of the current environment and knowledge of various on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid resources. - You’ll work with your team as they help the client overcome their most difficult challenges in the cloud. - Additionally, you’ll grow your skills in areas like AI while developing critical systems for the defense industry. - Ready to transform the nation with cloud technology? Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: - 2+ years of experience with cloud architecture - 2+ years of experience designing, developing, operationalizing, and maintaining systems in an enterprise-scale secure environment - 2+ years of experience with AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP - Experience with scripting tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, or Python - Experience with IaC such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK - Secret clearance - Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience with cloud development, or 4+ years of experience with cloud development in lieu of a degree - Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 or 8140 IAT Level II Certification within 30 days of hire date Nice If You Have: - Top Secret clearance - Cloud Architect or CISSP Certification - Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance 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. - 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 $112,800.00 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.