Cloud Platforms and Agentic AI Architect

Cloud Platforms and Agentic AI ArchitectThe Opportunity: Drive the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable, multi‑cloud AI systems and API‑driven, event‑based applications. Lead teams in integrating structured and unstructured data to build Lakehouse architectures and support retrieval‑augmented AI pipelines. Establish API governance and multi‑cloud LLM routing using Azure APIM or AI Gateway. Oversee cloud infrastructure provisioning and full‑stack observability across Azure and AWS environments. Guide end‑to‑end ML lifecycle implementation, from ingestion through training, deployment, and traceability, and promote modern agentic delivery practices. Mentor teams, drive technical excellence, and support public‑health aligned mission needs with empathy and strong leadership instincts. You Have: 10+ years of experience leading enterprise IT and software delivery programs, including cloud migration or modernization8+ years of experience designing Azure or AWS cloud architectures 5+ years of experience building API‑first, microservices‑based, and event‑driven applications such as Azure Service Bus and Event Grid3+ years of experience implementing AI, ML, or knowledge‑based systems, including agentic workflows, RAG pipelines, ontology‑driven architecture, and vector searchExperience in Azure AI Search and PostgreSQL PgVector, including conceptualizing vector index strategies for varied use casesExperience with Azure APIM or AI Gateway to enable secure API exposure and multi‑cloud model routing, including Azure OpenAI, Bedrock, and partner LLMsExperience designing and implementing full‑stack observability for applications, microservices, and AI agents using Azure Monitor, App Insights, and OTel for telemetry, tracing, and cost visibilityExperience with cloud infrastructure provisioning and operations across Azure, including AKS, Container Apps, App Service, Functions, Logic Apps, and Storage, and AWSExperience with end‑to‑end ML lifecycle workflows, including ingestion, feature engineering, training, deployment, cataloging, drift tracking, and Azure Databricks, for Lakehouse integration and delta sharingBachelor’s degree Nice If You Have: Experience implementing ML workflows within enterprise or public‑health environmentsExperience leading technical delivery teamsKnowledge of microservice API orchestration, caching strategies, and secure API exposure patternsKnowledge of multi‑cloud AI access models and architectural integration patternsKnowledge of responsible AI, data ethics, privacy, and security best practicesPossession of strong communication skillsMaster's degree in CS, Management Information Systems, or ITAzure or AWS CertificationsCompensationAt 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 $142,900.00 to $266,000.00 (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 StatementAs 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 PolicyAI 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 ModelOur 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-DiscriminationAll 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.SummaryLocation: Atlanta, GAType: Full time