Cloud Architect, Lead

The Opportunity:

Everyone is trying to “harness the power of the cloud,” but not everyone knows how. As an experienced cloud computing and DevOps architect, you know how to take advantage of cloud capabilities. Here, you’ll oversee our team of experts and use cutting-edge enterprise cloud platforms to guide your clients as they modernize their Information Technology (IT) infrastructure and meet their most challenging missions. We’re looking for someone like you to help evangelize and architect a multi-cloud solution helping support the DoD.

You’ll collaborate closely with fellow cloud architects and engineers specializing in cloud to architect, build, and deliver multi-cloud solution components. You’ll have the chance to broaden your experience within a DevOps framework to lead, build, and manage container apps and use products like Kubernetes to further the mission. With access to our internal Azure, AWS, OCI, and GCP labs, you’ll have the space and time to explore different ways of solving our client’s challenges, and you’ll partner with stakeholders and lead your team to deliver and scale the right technical solutions. Whether modernizing legacy computing platforms and applications, building new ones from scratch, or leading continuous integration and deployment, you’ll have the latest tech and brightest teammates at your fingertips.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have: 

10+ years of experience in cloud architecture with cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and Google Cloud in FedRAMP and FedRAMP+ environments
5+ years of experience with leading multi-disciplinary solutioning for cloud-based efforts
Experience with leading architecture for large engagements, including legacy and cloud system deployments
Experience with end-to-end cloud solution architecture, design, and deployment
Experience with architecting and implementing highly scalable, available, and fault-tolerant Cloud-based solutions and Cloud-based development
Experience with leading DevOps teams and implementing automation tools and processes
Experience with providing technical guidance to other architects and engineers
Knowledge of security and compliance requirements for cloud-based solutions, network architecture, and security principles
Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have: 

Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, including Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and Git
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Possession of excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
Possession of excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
CompTIA Sec+ Certification
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Certification, AWS Solution Architect Professional Certification, Google Cloud Architect Certification, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certification

Clearance:

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

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.

Cloud Architect – Lead

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