Cloud Computing Infrastructure Architect

The Opportunity:

Cloud security is moving beyond point-in-time compliance toward continuously measured, automated, and resilient security operations. Federal organizations need cloud platforms that can continuously enforce secure configurations, produce trustworthy security evidence, detect sophisticated threats, and respond at machine speed.

We are looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Security Engineering Lead to drive the design and implementation of advanced security capabilities within Microsoft Azure Government. In this role, you will lead technical workstreams that strengthen cloud security, modernize cyber operations, improve security telemetry, and advance continuous security assurance aligned with evolving federal requirements.

You will work across Azure security architecture, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Azure Policy, identity, logging, DevSecOps, automation, and Infrastructure as Code to turn security objectives into deployable engineering solutions. You will help continuously identify configuration drift, validate security controls, improve detection coverage, automate response, strengthen data protection, and create measurable evidence that security capabilities are operating as intended.

You will also modernize security data and logging architectures so the organization collects the right telemetry - not simply more telemetry. This includes rationalizing duplicate data flows, improving classification and retention, controlling Sentinel cost, and maintaining the visibility required to defend against sophisticated and increasingly AI-enabled nation-state threats. The role requires someone who can move comfortably between architecture and hands-on engineering, guide a small team, and drive work from concept through operational adoption.

Grow your skills while helping build the next generation of cloud security operations and continuous assurance in Azure Government. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience designing, engineering, or securing Microsoft Azure environments, including cloud security, networking, identity, monitoring, DevSecOps, or infrastructure
• Experience designing or engineering security solutions within Microsoft Azure Government, and engineering Azure Policy, secure configuration baselines, and automated configuration-drift detection or remediation
• Experience implementing and operating Microsoft Sentinel, including data connectors, Data Collection Rules, analytic rules, automation, workbooks, KQL, and monitoring architectures, and with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Defender XDR, or Microsoft security capabilities
• Experience designing Azure logging and monitoring architectures using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Diagnostic Settings, Event Hub, Resource Graph, and Sentinel
• Experience developing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and integrating security into CI/CD or DevSecOps pipelines
• Experience securing cloud identity, including Entra ID, RBAC, PIM, managed identities, service principals, and Key Vault
• Ability to lead technical workstreams from architecture and design through implementation, testing, deployment, and operational transition while guiding a small engineering team
• Public Trust
• Bachelor's degree
• Microsoft Azure certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting FedRAMP, FedRAMP 20x, NIST SP 800-53, Continuous Monitoring, or federal Authorization to Operate processes
• Experience building automated security evidence, continuous control monitoring, compliance-as-code, or Key Security Indicator measurements
• Experience implementing Detection-as-Code, automated detection testing, or MITRE ATT&CK-aligned security capabilities
• Experience designing defenses against advanced persistent threats, nation-state adversaries, or AI-enabled cyber attacks
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, Data Loss Prevention, data classification, or exfiltration monitoring, and integrating vulnerability-management tooling such as Defender, Fortify, Sonatype, Azure DevOps, or ServiceNow
• Experience with software supply-chain security, including SBOMs, artifact provenance, signing, dependency security, or build attestations
• Experience implementing Azure backup, recovery, resiliency, or cyber-recovery capabilities
• Knowledge of OMB M-26-14 logging and network visibility requirements
• Possession of strong client-facing communication skills
• Security-focused certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AZ-500, SC-100, or equivalent cloud security certifications

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; Public Trust determination 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 $86,900.00 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.