Cloud Computing Application Architect, Senior

About the role

Everyone is trying to “harness the power of the cloud,” but not everyone knows how. As a cloud computing application architect, you know how to build 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? We need you to help us develop cloud-based solutions for some of GEOINT's toughest challenges.

On our team, you’ll design a secure, cloud-based communications network to support mission-critical operations. 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. Your technical expertise will be vital as you work with GEOINT missions 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-premise, cloud-based, and hybrid resources. You’ll lead your team as they help the client overcome their most difficult challenges in the cloud. Additionally, you’ll broaden your skill set in areas like automation and cloud-based security while developing critical systems for GEOINT missions.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, cloud-based communications networks to support mission-critical operations
• Improve client environments using current cloud capabilities and technologies
• Inform strategy and design for GEOINT missions and ensure standards are met during cloud migration
• Recommend tools and solutions based on research of current environments and knowledge of on-premise, cloud-based, and hybrid resources
• Lead a team to help clients overcome difficult challenges in the cloud
• Develop critical systems for GEOINT missions while broadening skills in automation and cloud-based security

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in microservice architectures
• 3+ years of experience designing and developing cloud solutions using cloud-native tools, such as EKS, ECR, or OpenSearch
• 3+ years of experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) tools
• Experience in hybrid solutions with cloud or on-premise infrastructure or multi-cloud strategies
• Experience working with application development teams across the software development lifecycle
• Experience creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative team environment
• Knowledge of microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration tools
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED

Nice to Have

• Experience operating within an Agile environment
• Experience acquiring client requirements and resolving workflow problems through automation optimization
• Experience working with multiple cloud service providers (CSPs) such as AWS, Azure, Google, or Oracle
• Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance
• Bachelor's degree

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Benefits

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
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care
• Recognition awards program 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.

Pay

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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

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

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.