Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Cloud Infrastructure Architect
The Opportunity:

Everyone is trying to "harness the power of the cloud", but not everyone knows how. As a Cloud Computing Infrastructure Architect, you know how to take advantage of cloud capabilities. On our team of experts, you'll use cutting-edge enterprise cloud platforms to support your clients as they modernize their IT infrastructure and meet their most challenging missions. We need you to help us develop cloud-based solutions to our customer's toughest challenges.


You'll closely collaborate with fellow cloud architects and engineers specializing in AWS to design, define, develop, test, and debug cloud solution components. You'll have the chance to work within a DevOps framework to build and manage applications and use products like Kubernetes, to further the mission. With access to our internal Azure, AWS, and GCP labs, you'll have the space and time to explore different ways of solving our clients' challenges, and you'll partner with stakeholders and your team to deliver the right technical solutions. Whether modernizing legacy computing platforms and applications or building new ones from scratch, you'll have the latest tech and brightest teammates at your fingertips. Are you ready to grow your skills at the leading edge of innovation?


Join us. The world can't wait.


You Have:

• 4+ years of experience developing and deploying scalable, modern cloud-based architectures within an AWS, Azure or CSP environment
• 2+ years of experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, including Terraform, cloud formation, or Configuration-as-Code, including AWS SSM, Ansible, PowerShell, or Bash
• Experience promoting solutions into higher classification environments, such as STIGs or container patching
• Experience working with DoD STIGs or CIS Benchmarks such as hardening virtual servers and adhering to security controls
• Top Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II or Level III Certification within 30 days of hire date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with networking for hybrid cloud environments within classified environments
• Experience with the DoD, including within cloud architecture or management, security, or networking
• Experience working with or developing Special Access Programs (SAP) mission workloads
• Experience in container orchestration platforms, such as Kubernetes or other K8S distros
• Experience with cloud-native account management services
• Experience managing and configuring Ubuntu, RHEL, and Windows Server operating systems
• Experience troubleshooting networking issues within Azure cloud
• Bachelor's degree
• Azure Administrator Associate Certification
• Azure Security Engineer Associate Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top 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 $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (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.