AWS Cloud Architect, Senior

AWS Cloud Architect, Senior

The Opportunity: 

Everyone is trying to “harness the power of the cloud”, but not everyone knows how. As an experienced cloud computing and DevOps architect, you know how to take advantage of cloud capabilities. Here, you’ll oversee our team of experts and use cutting-edge enterprise cloud platforms to guide your clients as they modernize their Information Technology (IT) infrastructure and meet their most challenging missions. We’re looking for someone like you to help evangelize and architect a multi-cloud solution helping support the DoD.

You’ll collaborate closely with fellow cloud architects and engineers specializing in cloud to architect, build, and deliver multi-cloud solution components. You’ll have the chance to broaden your experience within a DevOps framework to lead, build, and manage container apps and use products like Kubernetes to further the mission. With access to our internal Azure, AWS, OCI, and GCP labs, you’ll have the space and time to explore different ways of solving our client’s challenges, and you’ll partner with stakeholders and lead your team to deliver and scale the right technical solutions. Whether modernizing legacy computing platforms and applications, building new ones from scratch, or leading continuous integration and deployment, you’ll have the latest tech and brightest teammates at your fingertips.

Join us. The world can’t wait.  

You Have:  

• Experience with AWS in FedRAMP or FedRAMP+ environments, end-to-end cloud solution design and deployment, or multi-cloud system integration
• Experience developing and delivering written and verbal communications, including briefings and presentations for clients, team members, and senior leadership
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary solutioning and architecture for cloud-based efforts, including legacy and cloud system deployments
• Experience architecting and implementing highly scalable, available, and fault-tolerant cloud-based solutions while providing technical guidance to architects and engineers
• Experience collaborating with DoD IT security stakeholders, cloud service providers, and vendors to design secure cloud solutions, support risk management strategies, and validate cybersecurity or resiliency requirements
• Experience managing projects and Agile Scrum delivery, including tracking milestones, facilitating ceremonies, and ensuring secure and compliant cloud solution delivery
• Knowledge of vulnerability management and secure software development practices, including STIGs, NIST SP 800-53, FIPS 199, and remediation planning
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED and 14+ years of experience with cloud architecture, or Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience with cloud architecture
• CompTIA Security+ Certification

Nice If You Have:  

• Experience leading DevOps teams and implementing automation tools and processes
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, including Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and GitLab
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Possession of excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Possession of excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solution Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Architect 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 $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (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.