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 homeland security mission? We need you to help us develop cloud-based solutions for some of homeland security's toughest problems. As a leader on our team, you’ll design secure, cloud servic... more details
Cloud Architect
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 homeland security mission? We need you to help us develop cloud-based solutions for some of homeland security's toughest problems.
As a leader on our team, you’ll design secure, cloud services to support mission-critical operations within the Department of Homeland Security. 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 directly with your team and the 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 current environment and knowledge of various on-premise, cloud-based, and hybrid resources. You’ll use your experience to guide your team as they help the client overcome their most difficult challenges in the cloud.
Ready to transform the homeland security mission with cloud technology?
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
10+ years of experience with implementing enterprise IT systems, applications, and infrastructure.
4+ years of experience with architecting and implementing highly available, scalable, and resilient FedRAMP enterprise cloud environments.
Experience with leading architecture, platform engineering, and development teams on enterprise cloud engagements.
Ability to apply structured evaluation and prototyping techniques to industry trends and emerging technologies to develop a cloud platform roadmap.
Ability to collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to develop and implement cloud strategies.
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Bachelor's degree or 8+ years of experience with DevSecOps in lieu of a degree
Nice If You Have:
Experience with leading DevSecOps teams and implementing automation tools and processes
Experience with providing technical guidance to architects and engineers
Knowledge of security and compliance requirements for cloud-based solutions, network architecture, and security principles
Knowledge of Platform Engineering and DevSecOps practices and tools, including Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and Git
Current DHS Suitability or Top Secret clearance
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solution Architect Professional, or Google Cloud Architect Certification
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certification
Clearance:?
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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Compensation
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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 $110,100.00 to $250,000.00 (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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