Cloud Application Architect, Senior

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

The Challenge:


Everyone is trying to "harness the power of the cloud," but not everyone knows how. As a cloud computing application architect, you know how to build 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 support engaging client missions? We need you to help us develop cloud-based solutions for some of the toughest challenges supporting our National Space market.


On our team, you'll architect, build, and manage cloud environments to support mission critical systems. This is an opportunity to use the latest cloud technologies as you look for ways to improve your client's environment using cloud capabilities. Your technical expertise will be vital as you work with your team and the National Space client to inform strategy and design and ensure standards are met throughout the cloud migration process. You'll recommend tools and solutions based on your research of the 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 skillset in areas such as cloud computing, virtualization, and containers, while developing critical systems for our National Space client.


Ready to transform the National Space market and support their missions with cloud technology?


Join us. The world can't wait.


You Have:


Experience designing, developing, deploying, or testing in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and using tools, including EC2, S3, ELBs, RDS, VPCs, security groups, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, or IAM permissions

Experience working with microservices and containerization such as orchestration, cluster management, and container storage, including Docker, Kubernetes, or Rancher

Experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining Linux server systems in the Cloud

Experience installing, configuring, and integrating custom solutions, COTS, GOTS, and FOSS into a larger collection of services and systems

Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Linux and Unix shell scripting

TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Bachelor's degree

Ability to obtain a Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification within 6 months of start date


Nice If You Have:


Experience developing CI/CD pipelines

Experience with Serverless, including Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, and SAM

Experience 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 ELK, Prometheus, and Grafana

Experience with an Agile release methodology

Master's degree

Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification

AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Developer, or SysOps Associate Certification


Clearance:


Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.


Build Your Career:


A challenging and dynamic work environment isn't all we have to offer. When you join Booz Allen, you'll have access to:


experts in virtually every field

a culture that focuses on supporting our employees

opportunities that provide stability while offering variety


You'll also be exposed to a wealth of training resources through our Digital University, an online learning portal featuring more than 5000 functional and technical courses, certifications, and books. Build your technical skills through hands-on training on the latest tools and tech from our in-house experts. Pursuing certifications that directly impact your role? You may be able to take advantage of our tuition assistance, on-site bootcamps, certification training, academic programs, vendor relationships, and a network of professionals who can give you helpful tips. We'll help you develop the career you want as you chart your own course for success.


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 $81,800.00 to $186,000.00 (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.


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.

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