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# Cloud Engineer, Senior

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $198,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Cloud Services, Ruby, Service-Oriented Architecture, Cloud Platform System, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Devsecops, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/86657879/1

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience in cloud-based systems architecting
 * Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
 * Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field, such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, or Management Information Systems and 1+ years of experience as a Cloud Architect, or 5+ years of experience as a Cloud Architect in lieu of a degree
 * Cloud Certifications, including Cloud Certified Solutions Architect AWS Certified, Cisco Certified Networking Administrator - Cloud, Cisco Certified Network Professional - Cloud, IBM Certified Cloud Solution Architect, MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, or VMware Certified Professional (VCP7-CMA) Certification

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience designing, implementing, and operating in DevSecOps
 * Experience with IC or DoD program or project work
 * Knowledge of object-oriented software with languages such as Java, C++, Python or Ruby in SOA applications preferred
 * TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
 * Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field, such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, or Management Information Systems

## Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience implementing security systems to safeguard our nation? Everyone is trying to "harness the cloud," but not everyone knows how. As a cloud computing infrastructure architect, you know how to utilize cloud capabilities. On our team of experienced professionals, you'll use cutting-edge enterprise cloud platforms to support your clients as they modernize their IT infrastructure and meet their most challenging missions. We're looking for someone like you to help support national security.

You'll closely collaborate with fellow cloud architects and engineers specializing in AWS to design, develop, test, and deploy cloud solution components. You'll have the chance to work within a DevOps framework to create and manage container apps and use products like Kubernetes to further the mission. With access to our internal AWS Labs, you'll have the space and time to explore different ways of solving our client's problems and partner with stakeholders and 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.


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