As a Lead Solution Architect at our firm, you will lead the modernization of federal government IT systems by translating complex requirements into robust cloud architectures using AWS services. Your daily tasks include crafting architecture diagrams and design specifications for cloud migrations, mentoring team members, and influencing technical direction to drive digital transformation. Ideal candidates have over five years of experience as a solutions architect or technical lead, with expertise in designing microservices and presenting technical concepts to diverse audiences. Proficiency in AWS technologies such as EC2, VPC, IAM, EKS/ECS, Lambda, RDS, S3, and CloudWatch is essential, along with experience applying Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale projects that impact federal technology infrastructure.
Translate customer IT needs into actionable cloud architectures using AWS services.
Lead and mentor engineers in modernizing legacy systems and migrating to the cloud.
Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient architecture solutions on AWS.
Present complex technical concepts and designs to diverse audiences effectively.
Identify opportunities for business growth through innovative digital solutions.
What we're looking for
5+ years experience as a solutions architect or technical lead
Extensive experience designing and building microservices
Proven ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Strong background in AWS services including EC2, VPC, IAM, EKS/ECS, Lambda, RDS, S3, CloudWatch
Bachelor's degree required; AWS Solutions Architect - Professional Certification preferred
Self-starter capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment
Market check
Salary context
This
$112,900–$257,000
range sits above
50%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$148,300–$234,420
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$162,000–$220,225
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting
Booz Allen Hamilton currently has
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$86,800–$198,000
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