Cloud Architect

Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud,” but not everyone knows how. As an experienced cloud computing infrastructure architect, you’ll oversee a team of professionals and use cutting-edge enterprise cloud platforms to guide clients as they modernize their IT infrastructure and meet their most challenging missions. Support national security efforts by accelerating the integration of Artificial Intelligence solutions with mission objectives.

About the role

Work closely with AI Model Engineers, Data Engineers, software teams, and mission partners to design, integrate, and optimize hybrid compute and storage environments that power AI information systems across operational, research, and enterprise settings. Develop and manage modular, scalable architectures that seamlessly support AI models, data pipelines, and mission workflows. Explore innovative approaches for building resilient AI infrastructure, enhancing monitoring and performance, and enabling real-time situational awareness through a Common Operational Picture (COP). Contribute to secure, high-availability platforms that drive critical national-level operations.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience with cloud architecture
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing on-premises, cloud, and hybrid compute and storage architectures for mission or enterprise environments
• Experience with major cloud providers, such as AWS or Azure, and hybrid architectures, including VPC/VNet design, IAM, networking, security groups, and storage solutions
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and configuration management
• Experience integrating systems in secure, classified or mission environments, including applying cybersecurity principles, Zero Trust concepts, and hardening standards
• Experience with networking fundamentals, interconnectivity, APIs, and system integration
• Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability tooling, such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, ELK/EFK, or Grafana, to ensure performance, reliability, and availability
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED and 6+ years of experience with cloud-based infrastructure and environments, or Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience with cloud-based infrastructure and environments

Nice to have

• 10+ years of experience with cloud architecture
• Experience with LLMOps/MLOps frameworks, model registry tools, and AI pipeline orchestration, such as Kubeflow, MLflow, Vertex AI, or SageMaker
• Experience with containerization and orchestration, such as Kubernetes, EKS/AKS/GKE, Rancher, or OpenShift
• Experience performing interoperability testing across mission systems, third-party APIs, and federated data platforms
• Experience supporting environments with multi-classification or cross-domain data flows
• Experience with Zero Trust architectures, FedRAMP/GovCloud requirements, or DoD-specific cloud environments
• Experience architecting solutions for edge compute, disconnected operations, or limited-bandwidth environments
• Ability to evaluate, recommend, and implement emerging compute, storage, and network technologies
• Bachelor’s degree
• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Security+, CASP+, CISSP, or other cybersecurity certifications

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

Benefits

Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. 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.

Pay

Salary is determined by various factors, including location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Work Model

• Remote: Primarily remote, with occasional in-person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: Frequent work from a Booz Allen facility, with potential visits to customer facilities as required by the role.
• Onsite: Work primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, collaborating directly with colleagues and customers.

Employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings to support engagement and effective communication.