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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Application Architect, Lead - **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. - **Location:** Dayton, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $112,800.0 - $257,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Ubuntu (Operating System), Software as a Service, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Software Design Patterns, Network Troubleshooting, Windows Servers, NoSQL, OpenID, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Software Deployment, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Cloud Platform System, Spring Cloud, HybridCloud, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, CIS Benchmarks, Microservices - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://justjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/16418180?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F16418180%2FCloud-Application-Architect-Lead-Ohio-Dayton ## About the Role You should thrive in a fast-paced environment, be able to translate customer needs, and assist others in migration and solutioning of mission critical capabilities. You'll be responsible for working with current and new software development teams, architecting, building, and deploying hybrid cloud architectures in cleared environments. You'll work independently while leading others and across development teams in a fast-paced, Agile environment., * 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, 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 * Top Secret clearance * HS diploma or GED * AWS Solution Architect Associate Certification * 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 working with FENCES * Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes (K8S) or other K8S distros * 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 * Possession of excellent communication skills * TS/SCI clearance * Bachelor's degree in CS, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required. ## Description Are you looking for an opportunity to leverage your cloud architecture expertise in a high impact role? Booz Allen has an opportunity to showcase your talents by supporting the United States Air Force. 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