Cloud Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026. Booz Allen Hamilton scores A on the Alion truth index.
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.
On our team, you’ll support cloud-based solutions to support mission-critical operations. 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. Using your technical experience, you’ll work with Air Power clients 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 work with your team as they help the client overcome their most difficult challenges in the cloud.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
3+ years of experience architecting and developing scalable, reliable cloud-native applications within AWS
3+ years of experience with networking for hybrid cloud environments within SIPR, TS, or JWICS
3+ years of experience building cloud-native microservice full-stack applications and working with DoD STIGs or CIS Benchmarks
3+ years of experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
Experience with DoD impact levels or classifications, AWS cloud, databases such as SQL and NoSQL, air-gapped cloud environments, and common design patterns such as event-driven architectures and microservices
Experience with DoD cloud architecture or management, security, or networking
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in CS, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT II Certification within 60 days of start date
Nice If You Have:
Experience troubleshooting cloud-native application deployments and configurations in secured environments
Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes (K8S) or other K8S distros
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
Possession of excellent communication skills
AWS Solution Architect Associate 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 $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (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.