Cloud Computing Architect

Serve as the lead Cloud Computing Architect and technical authority for classified and unclassified cloud environments, including DoD IL5 and IL6 AWS or Azure platforms. Lead the design of secure, scalable, resilient, and supportable cloud architectures encompassing landing zones, identity and access management, networking, compute, storage, encryption, logging, monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, and security controls. Ensure proposed architectures account for service limitations, connectivity requirements, and operational constraints associated with classified environments. Lead cloud architects and engineers through the design, modernization, and deployment of mission-critical systems and applications. Translate mission, cybersecurity, and operational requirements into approved architecture patterns, technical roadmaps, and implementation guidance. Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, Cloud Operations, application, and government stakeholders to support RMF and ATO activities, resolve complex security requirements, and ensure solutions transition successfully from architecture into production operations.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, deploy, and modernize enterprise cloud environments using AWS or Microsoft Azure
• Design or support DoD classified, disconnected, restricted, or air-gapped environments, including IL6 cloud environments
• Lead cloud architecture efforts and provide technical direction to cloud engineers, DevSecOps engineers, and operations personnel
• Design cloud landing zones, identity and access management, network segmentation, compute, storage, encryption, logging, monitoring, backup, and disaster-recovery capabilities
• Develop cloud architecture artifacts, design patterns, technical roadmaps, and implementation guidance
• Support DoD RMF, ATO, security-control implementation, and accreditation activities
• Design highly available, resilient, and secure cloud solutions for mission-critical production systems

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture and design
• 5+ years of experience with DoD classified environments (IL6)
• 5+ years of experience leading cloud architecture efforts
• 3+ years of experience developing cloud architecture artifacts and technical roadmaps
• 3+ years of experience supporting DoD RMF and ATO activities
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or Cybersecurity
• Security+ CE Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience architecting solutions within AWS Secret Region or Azure Government Secret
• Experience with cross-domain solution dependencies and approved data-transfer architectures
• Experience modernizing legacy applications for containerized or cloud-native environments
• Experience with Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, Azure Kubernetes Service, Red Hat OpenShift, or related container platforms
• Experience with infrastructure as code and automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, or Ansible)
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture, DISA STIGs, NIST security controls, and DoD cloud security requirements
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or related Cloud Architecture Certification

Benefits

• 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 company 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, 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).

Schedule

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

Work model expectations:

• Remote: Generally virtual with occasional in-person requirements at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: Frequent work from a Booz Allen facility, with potential customer site visits as needed.
• Onsite: Primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility for direct collaboration.

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