Cloud Systems Engineer

Cloud Systems Engineer

The Opportunity: 

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in Strategic SATCOM. You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution.  

As a cloud systems engineer on our team, you will have the chance to advise the government, assess the contractor’s technical approach, identify risks and gaps, and verify that the delivered cloud environment meets mission, cybersecurity, integration, performance, and operational requirements. You’ll share your expertise during acquisition, installation, configuration, and maintenance of a cloud-based system. From resolving interoperability issues across platforms to supporting the acquisition of the system, your talents will be put to good use. Grow your skills by merging cloud engineering and secure networks to create secure cloud environments. Join our team and create the future for satellite communication systems. 

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 9+ years of experience in developing cloud architecture, systems engineering, and technical oversight across AWS, Azure, hybrid cloud, on-premises, and disconnected environments

• 8+ years of experience supporting complex DoW acquisition, systems engineering, digital transformation, or cloud modernization programs

• Experience integrating security controls into cloud architectures, reviewing assessment evidence, supporting ATO activities, and maintaining continuous monitoring

• Experience supporting DoW Impact Levels: IL4, IL5, or IL6 environments, including classified and disconnected environments

• Knowledge of Zero Trust principles including identity and access management, segmentation, encryption, logging, continuous monitoring, and secure DevSecOps practices

• Ability to use active learning and analytical thinking within a collaborative, cross-functional team environment

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Computer Engineering, Information Systems Management, or System Administration

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with Python or scripting languages for security automation

• Experience developing enterprise cloud-native solutions involving Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, GCP, AWS or Azure

• Experience working in DoW or IC environments

• Experience with hybrid cloud, on-premises cloud, edge computing, and disconnected or limited-bandwidth environments

• Experience defining technical acceptance criteria and supporting design reviews, test readiness reviews, cybersecurity reviews, and government acceptance activities

• Experience translating mission needs into measurable technical, cybersecurity, resilience, availability, and performance requirements

• Knowledge of DevSecOps pipelines, infrastructure as code, automated testing, container security, configuration management, and software supply-chain security

• Master's degree in CS, Computer Engineering, Information Systems Management, or System Administration

• Cloud certification preferred, such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or Google Professional Cloud Architect

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 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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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.