Cloud Computing Infrastructure Architect
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. Booz Allen Hamilton scores B on the Alion truth index.
The Opportunity:
Everyone is trying to “harness the power of the cloud,” but not everyone knows how. As an experienced cloud computing infrastructure architect, you know how to take advantage of cloud capabilities. Here, you’ll oversee our team of experienced professionals and use cutting-edge enterprise cloud platforms to guide your clients as they modernize their IT infrastructure and meet their most challenging missions. That’s why we need you, an engineer who understands how data platforms, mission systems, hardware, software, and Cloud-native capabilities fit together across classified environments to help us modernize IT systems supporting the Air Force’s toughest challenges.
You’ll collaborate closely with fellow architects and engineers specializing in Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud to build cloud solutions components. You’ll have the chance to broaden your experience within a DevOps framework to create and manage container apps and use products like Kubernetes to further the mission. With access to our internal support, you’ll have the space and time to explore different ways of solving our clients’ problems, and you’ll partner with stakeholders and lead your team to deliver the right technical solutions. Whether modernizing legacy computing platforms and applications or creating new ones from scratch, you’ll have the latest tech and brightest teammates at your fingertips.
Grow your skills at the leading edge of innovation.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
- 5+ years of experience with AWS cloud infrastructure, engineering, architecture, management, maintenance, and enhancement across enterprise environments
- 5+ years of experience working with cloud networking, security best practices, Identity Access Management (IAM), routing, monitoring, logging, policy management in relationship to cloud resources across multiple operating systems including Linux and Windows
- 5+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and configuration management tools, including Terraform and Configuration as Code (CaC) tools, including Ansible
- Experience with containerization and container orchestration, including Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes
- Experience with F5 BIG IP, especially Local Traffic Manager and Application Performance Monitoring
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps and Cloud Engineers, program managers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment of architecture plans with broader project goals and timelines
- Ability to conduct system assessments, troubleshooting issues, learn new technologies, get to a working implementation, explain decisions made along the way, and recommending enhancements for optimal performance
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree or 7+ years of experience in DevOps in lieu of a degree
- DoD 8140 Certification such as Security+ Certification
Nice If You Have:
- Experience with CI/CD pipeline solutions such as Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory, and GitLab
- Experience supporting DoD Cloud environments, security requirements, and certification frameworks
- Ability to work through challenging security requirements and maintain compliance in classified environments
- TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred; Master’s degree in a technical field a plus
- AWS Certifications, including AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
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 $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (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 hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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.
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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
- Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
- Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
- Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.