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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Architect, Senior - **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. - **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $198,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Rapid Prototyping Process, Cloud Services, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloud Migration, Virtual Private Clouds - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6b27352e3f244122 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Virtual Private Clouds?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Experience building complex enterprise infrastructure using systems engineering principles * Experience designing pragmatic migration paths that keep systems operational during transformation * Experience with production AWS or cloud architecture * Experience with infrastructure modernization, leading technical transformations, building ROI models, and comprehending incremental migration * Experience with iterative delivery through rapid prototyping, tight feedback loops, and incremental wins * Knowledge of cloud economics and trade-offs, VPC design, storage tiers, compute options, and security controls * Knowledge of agency specific nuances with cloud migration, including in an ATO and the WANDS environment * TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph * Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience with the cloud, or 16+ years of experience with the cloud in lieu of a degree Nice If You Have: * Experience in CNO spaces or similar high-side environments * Experience with CNO development * Experience with cost optimization, including right-sizing cloud resources, building FinOps practices, or making defensible recommendations about cloud implementations * Knowledge of infrastructure priorities * Knowledge of restricted environments, constraints, processes, and security controls as they impact architecture decisions * Ability to effectively communicate between cloud consultants, mission developers, security teams, and executives * Possession of excellent technical communication and stakeholder management skills ## Description 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. What if you could use your cloud architecture skills to improve national security? We need you to help us develop cloud-based solutions for some of the nation's toughest problems. 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. Your technical expertise will be vital as you work with 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-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid resources. You'll lead your team as they help the client overcome their most difficult challenges in the cloud. 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