Cloud Computing Application Architect

Cloud Computing Application Architect The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to leverage your cloud architecture expertise 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 and work in a cloud software engineering role, working with teams to leverage and expand your client's capabilities. 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, understanding their architecture and development environment tooling to develop onboarding paths to your client's platform. You'll have expertise with multiple cloud providers, work independently while leading others, and work across development teams. You should be able to work in a fast-paced, agile environment. Join us as we change software development for the better. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have: • 5+ years of experience designing and implementing cloud-native applications using microservices, containers, including Docker, Kubernetes, serverless functions, or API gateways • Experience with tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, or IaC technologies, to automate infrastructure provisioning and management • Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards such as CIS Benchmarks, NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC • Experience configuring and managing virtual networks, subnets, routing, firewalls, load balancers, DNS, and networking components within a cloud environment • Experience in CI/CD pipeline development with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions, and in server automation using Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or SaltStack • Experience securing containers with Cloud One Container Security for image scanning, runtime protection, and compliance • Knowledge of cloud security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), network security, data encryption, vulnerability management, and security auditing • Knowledge of cloud storage options, including object storage, block storage, and file storage, data lifecycle management, and data backup and recovery strategies • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance • Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics Nice If You Have: • Secret clearance • AWS Certifications 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 $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (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 application process, 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. 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. 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. Apply tot his job