Cloud Application Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Support the United States Air Force by leveraging and expanding client cloud capabilities .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeBeavercreek • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,800 - $257,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and developing scalable, reliable cloud-native applications within AWS, with a strong focus on hybrid cloud environments and compliance with DoD standards. Proficient in managing operating systems and troubleshooting cloud-native deployments in secured environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AWS Cloud ArchitectureCloud-Native Application DevelopmentInfrastructure-as-Code (IaC)Top Secret ClearanceCloud Architect Associate Certification

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Hard Skills

Cloud-Native Microservice DevelopmentNetworking for Hybrid Cloud EnvironmentsTroubleshooting Cloud DeploymentsSQL and NoSQL DatabasesEvent-Driven ArchitecturesKubernetes (K8S)Identity Authentication and AuthorizationDoD STIGsCIS BenchmarksManaging Ubuntu, RHEL, and Windows Server

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AWSFENCES

Certifications & Qualifications

Cloud Architect Associate CertificationDoD 8570 IAT II Certification

Industry Keywords

DoD Cloud ArchitectureHybrid Cloud EnvironmentsSecurity InvestigationsClassified Information AccessAgile Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudKubernetesMicroservicesNoSQLSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the United States Air Force by leveraging and expanding client cloud capabilities
Translate customer needs and assist teams with migration and solutioning of mission-critical capabilities
Work with current and new software development teams
Architect, build, and deploy hybrid cloud architectures in cleared environments
Work independently while leading others and collaborating across development teams
Work in a fast-paced Agile environment
Architect and develop scalable, reliable cloud-native applications within AWS
Build cloud-native microservice full-stack applications
Troubleshoot cloud-native deployments, configurations, and AWS networking issues
Promote solutions into higher classification environments
Manage and configure Ubuntu, RHEL, and Windows Server operating systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience architecting and developing scalable, reliable cloud-native applications within AWS
5+ years of experience with networking for hybrid cloud environments within SIPR, TS, or JWICS
5+ years of experience building cloud-native microservice full-stack applications and working with DoD STIGs or CIS Benchmarks
4+ years of experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
Experience with DoD impact levels or classifications, AWS cloud, SQL and NoSQL databases, air-gapped cloud environments, event-driven architectures, and microservices
Experience with DoD cloud architecture or management, security, or networking
Top Secret clearance required
HS diploma or GED
Cloud Architect Associate Certification
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT II Certification within 60 days of start date
Experience troubleshooting cloud-native application deployments and configurations in secured environments
Experience working with FENCES
Experience with Kubernetes (K8S) or other K8S distributions
Experience promoting solutions into higher classification environments
Experience managing and configuring Ubuntu, RHEL, and Windows Server operating systems
Experience troubleshooting networking issues within AWS cloud
Experience in Identity Authentication and Authorization, including Single-Sign-On, SAML, or OpenID
Excellent communication skills
Bachelor's degree in CS, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering is nice to have
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life benefits
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of values