Cloud Solutions Architect

About the role

Booz Allen is looking for a Cloud Solutions Architect to turn customer IT needs and future goals into architecture plans. The role supports the U.S. Navy's use of technology, including cloud migration, integration of advanced technology and modernization of legacy systems, and mentors the next generation of developers. The position is based in San Diego.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and integration of ashore and afloat network and cloud-agnostic system architectures to meet operational objectives.
• Collaborate with engineers, program managers and other stakeholders to ensure seamless system performance.
• Conduct system assessments, troubleshoot issues and recommend enhancements.
• Prepare technical documentation, diagrams and reports for stakeholders.
• Design architectures for Windows Server-based enterprise IT systems and management tools.
• Work with systems and network engineering teams to assess current-state environments and identify migration dependencies.
• Develop detailed workload migration plans, including timelines, risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance and oversight during implementation to ensure architectural compliance.
• Scale delivery of systems engineering best practices, including digital engineering, automation and orchestration.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise systems engineering, development or maintenance.
• Bachelor's degree; Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field is a plus.
• Secret clearance required; applicants are subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for classified information.
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.11 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CCNA, GSEC, SSCP) within 30 days of start date.

Required skills

• Red Hat or Microsoft enterprise technologies, virtualization platforms or hybrid cloud services.
• Secure AWS or Azure cloud environments.
• SAN, HCI and backup or DR architectures.
• Voice, video and IP-based communications systems.
• Infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Nice to have: RF and SATCOM networks, mentoring ability, CASP+ or CISSP, and a Master's degree.

What we offer

• Projected annual salary of $99,000 to $225,000 depending on experience, education and contract specifics.
• Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and work-life programs for full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance.