Cloud Application Architect, Senior
The Opportunity:
Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud,” but not everyone knows how. As a cloud computing application architect, you know how to create a cloud-based technical architecture that meets client needs and takes advantage of cloud capabilities. What if you could use your cloud architecture skills to improve the Intelligence Community? We need you to help us develop cloud-based solutions for some of our client's toughest problems.
On our team, you’ll help us design and architect the most efficient solutions that automate and shorten the time it takes to get new capabilities from development to production to support mission critical operations. This is an opportunity to use the latest cloud technologies as you look for ways to improve your client’s environment using current cloud capabilities. Your technical expertise will be vital as you work with elite teams to implement continuous integration and deployment mechanisms that help reduce the speed to mission of critical applications and services to our nation’s intelligence systems.
You’ll recommend tools and solutions based on your research of the current environment and knowledge of various on-premise, cloud-based, and hybrid resources. You’ll lead your team as they help the client overcome their most difficult challenges in the cloud. Additionally, you’ll broaden your skill set in areas like Agile development, cloud-based development, containerization, and serverless while developing software that will improve national security.
Ready to transform the Intelligence Community with cloud technology?
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
7+ years of experience with cloud application development
7+ years of experience with designing, developing, operationalizing, and maintaining complex cloud applications at enterprise scale.
5+ years of experience with AWS
5+ years of experience in working with microservices and containerization, including orchestration, cluster management, and container storage, such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Rancher
2+ years of experience with developing and deploying microservice architectures
Experience with deploying, configuring, and maintaining Linux server systems in the Cloud.
Experience with scripting languages
Top Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Ability to obtain a Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification within 6 months of start date
Nice If You Have:
Experience with developing CI/CD pipelines
Experience with Serverless, including Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, and SAM
Experience with securing and hardening operating systems, applications, and containers
Experience with application management and providing high availability and resilient solutions using methods, including clustering or failover
Experience with application performance analysis and monitoring, including Elasticsearch Logstash Kibana (ELK), Prometheus, and Grafana
Experience with an Agile release methodology
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in Technology
Active Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer, Kubernetes Administrator, or Certified Terraform 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.
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Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.
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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 $84,600.00 to $193,000.00 (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.
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