Chief Cloud Application Architect, Senior

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Chief Cloud Application Architect, Senior The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to develop a data platform that will have an impact on rapid exploitation and sharing of multi-INT information across the intelligence community? Solid platform development is a critical part of any program’s success, and you know how to do it right through scalable design with baked-in security. That’s why we need you, a lead cloud architect with the skills to build, maintain, and configure a platform that will transform the integrated intelligence mission. As the Cloud Platform Architect on our team, you’ll design and develop the core integration platform and roadmap for our project from end to end. You’ll work with customers and end-users to understand their mission, architecture, and security requirements. With a focus on the customer’s goals, you’ll build a design that will scale to meet their evolving needs. Your technical expertise will be vital as you recommend tools and capabilities based on your research of the environment and new technology. Your design will set the standard for future development, so you’ll craft an architecture that smoothly works with existing infrastructure without compromising security. As a technical leader, you’ll identify new opportunities to build platform-based solutions to help your customers meet their toughest challenges. This is a chance to use your deep enterprise platform knowledge and broaden your skill set into areas like cloud computing, large-scale data processing, multiple data store types, high-performance data streaming, data science, and supporting the integration of novel mission applications and analytics. Join us as we develop sof tware-based solutions to make a difference for the integrated intelligence mission. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: 15 years of experience in enterprise architecture 10 years of experience designing, operationalizing, and maintaining complex cloud applications at enterprise scale 10 years of experience with AWS 8 years of experience with cloud application development and deployments 8 years of experience supervising others and leading projects and deliverables within a collaborative, cross-functional team environment 7 years of experience using containers and container management platforms, such as Kubernetes and Helm TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph HS diploma or GED Ability to obtain Security CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification within 6 months of start date Nice If You Have: 5 years of experience working on real-time data and streaming applications 5 years of experience with UNIX and Linux, including basic commands and Shell scripting 5 years of experience with Agile engineering practices Experience with space systems in the intelligence community AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Developer, or SysOps Asso cia te Certification Certified Kubernetes Application Developer or Kubernetes Administrator Certification Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph 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 $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (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. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided . Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.

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