--- title: Cloud Engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton in Arlington, VA description: Booz Allen Hamilton is hiring for the Cloud Engineer role in Arlington, VA. Pays $62K–$141K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/cloud-engineer-at-booz-allen-hamilton-01a0fad9-d066-7527-b4b5-2486c4e710fa date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join Booz Allen Hamilton as Cloud Engineer in Arlington, VA. Pays $62K–$141K per year. Full-time, hybrid role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/4y7jiq.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Booz Allen Hamilton | | **Location** | Arlington, VA (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $62K/yr - $141K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 01, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Booz Allen Hamilton sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 10 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Booz Allen Hamilton. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $114,000 – $176,000 a year (median $142,000). ## Description Cloud Engineer **The Opportunity:** 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. On our team, you’ll support cloud-based solutions to support mission-critical operations. 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. Using your technical experience, you’ll work with Air Power 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-premise, cloud-based, and hybrid resources. You’ll work with your team as they help the client overcome their most difficult challenges in the cloud. Join us. The world can’t wait. **You Have:** - 3+ years of experience architecting and developing scalable, reliable cloud-native applications within AWS - 3+ years of experience with networking for hybrid cloud environments within SIPR, TS, or JWICS - 3+ years of experience building cloud-native microservice full-stack applications and working with DoD STIGs or CIS Benchmarks - 3+ years of experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) - Experience with DoD impact levels or classifications, AWS cloud, databases such as SQL and NoSQL, air-gapped cloud environments, and common design patterns such as event-driven architectures and microservices - Experience with DoD cloud architecture or management, security, or networking - Secret clearance - Bachelor's degree in CS, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering - Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT II Certification within 60 days of start date **Nice If You Have:** - Experience troubleshooting cloud-native application deployments and configurations in secured environments - Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes (K8S) or other K8S distros - Experience managing and configuring Ubuntu, RHEL, and Windows Server operating systems - Experience troubleshooting networking issues within AWS cloud - Experience in Identity Authentication and Authorization, including Single-Sign-On, SAML, or OpenID - Possession of excellent communication skills - AWS Solution Architect Associate Certification **Clearance:**    Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret 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 $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role. - **Onsite**: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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. ## Skills - Cloud Computing - DoD 8570 Certification - Amazon Web Services - NoSQL - Air-Gapped Networks - OpenID Connect - Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Investigation - Ubuntu - Cloud-Native Computing - DoD IAT Level II Certification - Container Orchestration - SIPRNet - Authentication (Software Security) - Software Design Patterns - Secret Security Clearance - Solution Architecture - Hybrid Cloud Computing - Microsoft Windows Server - SQL - Cloud Architecture - Kubernetes - Statistics - JWICS (Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System) - CIS Benchmarks - Microservices - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - Mathematics - On-Premises Infrastructure - TypeScript - Security Technical Implementation Guides (Stig) - Computer Engineering - Security Assertion Markup Language SAML - Communication - Single Sign-On (Sso) - Databases ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Professional Development - Health Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance ## Related - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Cloud & DevOps jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/cloud-and-devops?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [DevOps Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/cloud-and-devops/devops-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99733 jobs - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61184 jobs - [Arlington, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/arlington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7588 jobs - [Booz Allen Hamilton](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/booz-allen-hamilton?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2647 jobs ## Related pages - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99733 jobs - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61184 jobs - [Arlington, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/arlington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7588 jobs - [Booz Allen Hamilton](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/booz-allen-hamilton?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2647 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)