Cloud Computing Architect The Opportunity: Serve as the lead Cloud Computing Architect and technical authority for classified and unclassified cloud environments, including DoD IL5 and IL6 AWS or Azure platforms. Lead the design of secure, scalable, resilient, and supportable cloud architectures encompassing landing zones, identity and access management, networking, compute, storage, encryption, logging, monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, and security controls. Ensure proposed architectures account for the service limitations, connectivity requirements, and operational constraints associated with classified environments. Lead cloud architects and engineers through the design, modernization, and deployment of mission-critical systems and applications. Translate mission, cybersecurity, and operational requirements into approved architecture patterns, technical roadmaps, and implementation guidance. Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, cloud operations, application, and government stakeholders to support RMF and ATO activities, resolve complex security requirements, and ensure solutions can transition successfully from architecture into production operations. You Have: 6+ years of experience architecting, designing, deploying, and modernizing enterprise cloud environments using AWS or Microsoft Azure 5+ years of experience leading cloud architecture efforts and providing technical direction to cloud engineers, DevSecOps engineers, and operations personnel 5+ years of experience with identity and access management, network segmentation, compute, storage, encryption, logging, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery capabilities 3+ years of experience developing cloud architecture artifacts, design patterns, technical roadmaps, and implementation guidance 3+ years of experience supporting DoD RMF, ATO, security control implementation, and accreditation activities Experience designing or supporting DoD classified, disconnected, restricted, or air-gapped environments, including IL6 cloud environments Experience designing highly available, resilient, and secure cloud solutions for mission-critical production systems Top Secret clearance Bachelor’s degree Security+ CE Certification Nice If You Have: Experience architecting solutions within AWS Secret Region or Azure Government Secret Experience with cross-domain solution dependencies and approved data transfer architectures Experience modernizing legacy applications for containerized or cloud-native environments Experience with Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, Azure Kubernetes Service, Red Hat OpenShift, or related container platforms Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and automation tools, including Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, or Ansible Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture, STIGs, NIST security controls, and DoD cloud security requirements TS/SCI clearance Master’s degree in CS, IT, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or similar Cloud Architecture 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. 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 $112,900.00 to $257,000.00 (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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role. Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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. About Booz Allen Booz Allen is an advanced technology company. We build commercial-grade products and solutions for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities. 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