Cloud Infrastructure Architect, Lead

The Opportunity:

Have you developed so many systems that you can not only orchestrate the best solution for any technology-based challenge, but you can also anticipate and preempt future issues? You’re a solutions architect. You’ve evolved your skills into strategy through a long path of software development accomplishments and the curiosity to understand how all the pieces of an IT ecosystem fit together. Are you ready to use your combination of knowledge, skill, and experience in Cloud Architecture in a high impact role? Booz Allen has an opportunity to showcase your talents by supporting the United States Air Force. We’re looking for a Cloud Application Architect to join the team. You’ll work in a Cloud & software engineering role, working with teams to leverage and expand your client’s capabilities.

Through your leadership, we’ll help transform the way the Department of Air Force uses technology including cloud migration, integrating advanced technology, and modernizing legacy systems. You should thrive in a fast-paced environment, be able to translate customer needs, and assist others in migration and solutioning of mission critical capabilities. You’ll be responsible for working with current and new software development teams, architecting, building, and deploying hybrid cloud architectures in classified environments.

You should have expertise in DoD and DoW impact levels and classifications, AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle clouds, databases such as SQL and NoSQL, Networking, hybrid cloud architectures, air-gapped cloud environments, and common design patterns such as event-driven architectures and microservices. You should have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently while leading others, and be able to work across development teams. You should be able to work in a fast-paced, agile environment while mentoring the next set of developers to help them grow into tomorrow’s solutions architects.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:  

• 6+ years of experience developing and deploying scalable, modern cloud-based architectures

• 5+ years of experience with networking, including in hybrid and cloud environments within NIPR, SIPR, TS or JWICS

• 5+ years of experience building cloud native microservice full stack applications such as frontend, backend, or data storage solution

• 5+ years of experience working with DoD STIGs or CIS Benchmarks such as hardening virtual servers and adhering to security controls

• 4+ years of experience with IaC such as Terraform or Ansible

• 2+ years of experience leading DevSecOps teams

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

• AWS, Azure, or GCP Cloud Solution Architect Associate Certification

• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including Security+ Certification, within 60 days of start date

Nice If You Have:  

• 6+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable, modern cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, GCP, or Oracle Cloud

• 5+ years of experience across hybrid and secure DoW or DoD environments such as NIPR, SIPR, TS, JWICS ,and Special Access Programs (SAP), including FENCES or PLX

• Experience building cloud‑native microservice applications, including frontend, backend, and data layers, and applying DoD STIGs or CIS Benchmarks for secure system hardening and compliance

• Experience with Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible to automate cloud deployments

• Experience working effectively in agile, high‑tempo environments

• Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and working across multi‑classification cloud environments

• Knowledge of identity and access management, including SAML, OpenID, and Single‑Sign‑On

• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues across networking, application code, and cloud configuration in secure environments

• TS/SCI clearance

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or IAT Level III 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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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.