Cloud Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Create cloud-based technical architectures that meet client needs and leverage cloud capabilities .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $69,400 - $158,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud architecture and the development of cloud-based solutions for complex national-security challenges, with a strong focus on leveraging AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP technologies. Capable of ensuring compliance with security standards and collaborating effectively to enhance client environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cloud ArchitectureAWSAzureIaC (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK)Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Cloud-Based Solutions DevelopmentScripting (Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, Python)Enterprise-Scale Secure Environment ManagementCloud Migration Standards ComplianceCritical Systems Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureOCIGCPTerraformCloudFormationCDK

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD 8570 or 8140 IAT Level II Baseline CertificationSecret ClearanceTop Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

National SecurityCloud MigrationDefense IndustryHybrid Resources

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create cloud-based technical architectures that meet client needs and leverage cloud capabilities
Improve mission-critical applications and products
Develop cloud-based solutions for complex national-security problems
Use current cloud technologies to improve client environments
Work with industry leaders to inform strategy and design
Ensure standards are met throughout the cloud migration process
Research current environments and recommend tools and solutions
Evaluate on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid resources
Collaborate with the team to help clients overcome cloud challenges
Develop critical systems for the defense industry
Grow skills in areas such as AI

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with cloud architecture
Experience designing, developing, operationalizing, and maintaining systems in an enterprise-scale secure environment
Experience with AWS, Azure, OCI, or GCP
Experience with scripting tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, or Python
Secret clearance required
HS diploma or GED
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 or 8140 IAT Level II Baseline Certification within 30 days of hire date
Experience with IaC such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK is nice to have
Top Secret clearance 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
AI or other tools to assist with interview responses are prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided
Expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life insurance
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
Identity verification process using advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence
Full-time employees eligible for Booz Allen benefit programs when working at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis