Platform Architect, Lead

Platform Architect, Lead

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 software-based solutions to make a difference for the integrated intelligence mission.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• Experience with cloud application development 

• Experience designing, operationalizing, and maintaining complex cloud applications at enterprise scale 

• Experience with AWS 

• Experience using containers and container management platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Helm

• Ability to supervise others and lead projects and deliverables within a collaborative, cross-functional team environment

• 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 Associate 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.   

Create Your Career:

Grow With Us

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

A Place Where You Belong

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll develop your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Your Candidate Journey

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