AWS Cloud Migration SME, Lead

The Opportunity:

As organizations strive to leverage the full potential of cloud computing, many struggle with the complexities of migration. As an AWS Cloud Migration SME, you possess the expertise to guide clients through their journey from on-premises infrastructure to the AWS cloud. In this role, you’ll lead our team of specialists, utilizing AWS’s cutting-edge services to help clients modernize and migrate their applications, addressing their most challenging business objectives.

As a key leader on our team, you’ll architect, implement, and manage AWS cloud environments, designing optimal migration strategies for our client’s diverse application portfolios. This position offers the chance to apply industry-leading methodologies and technologies, including AWS-native services, containerization, serverless architectures, and advanced analytics capabilities, like Amazon SageMaker for AI/ML workloads.

You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure seamless application migrations, covering all aspects, including computing, storage, networking, databases, security, and AWS-specific services. With access to our internal AWS environments and resources, you’ll have the opportunity to explore innovative solutions to our clients’ migration challenges. You’ll collaborate closely with stakeholders and guide your team in delivering tailored AWS migration solutions that align with best practices and Well-Architected Framework principles.

Whether re-platforming legacy applications, re-architecting for cloud-native designs, or building new solutions leveraging AWS services, you’ll have access to the latest AWS technologies and a team of skilled cloud professionals to support your efforts.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience with cloud migration, with a focus on AWS

• 4+ years of experience managing large-scale AWS migration projects in enterprise environments

• Experience leading cloud migration projects for large scale enterprises, effectively managing stakeholder expectations and navigating complex security requirements

• Experience in AWS services, particularly those relevant to application migration, including AWS Application Migration Service, AWS Database Migration Service, or AWS Server Migration Service

• Experience with managing migrations to AWS and working within compliance frameworks

• Experience with Agile methodologies and AWS-specific project management tools

• Knowledge of AWS migration strategies, infrastructure design, and security best practices

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• HS diploma or GED

• Ability to obtain a DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification, including Security+ or CASP+ Certification within 60 days of start date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working with C-level executives and key stakeholders on AWS migration initiatives

• Experience with complementary technologies like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation for infrastructure as code in AWS

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker, Amazon ECS, or Amazon EKS

• Ability to manage multiple complex AWS migration projects simultaneously

• Ability to manage project costs, timelines, resources, and risks in AWS environments

• Ability to demonstrate a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams through complex AWS migrations

• Possession of strong analytical skills with a focus on optimizing workloads for AWS

• AWS Specialty Certifications, such as AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty or AWS Certified Security Specialty Certification

• AWS Professional level Certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional Certification

Clearance:  

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

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 $110,100.00 to $250,000.00 (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

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.