About the role
What will you do at Booz Allen Hamilton?
Kubernetes Platform Engineer The Opportunity: Everyone is trying to “harness the
cloud,” but not everyone knows how. As a DevOps engineer, you’re eager to
develop, manage, and secure a container platform that meets your client’s needs
and takes advantage of cloud capabilities. We need you to develop container
management software to solve some of our clients’ toughest challenges. As a
senior platform DevOps engineer at Booz Allen, you can use your technical skills
to affect mission-forward change. On our team, you’ll hone your skills using the
latest cloud technologies as you look for ways to improve your client’s
environment with current container software to ensure seamless orchestration.
Using your DevOps platform experience, you’ll support your team as you inform
strategy and design while ensuring standards are met throughout the
containerization process. You’ll recommend resources that will help your client
manage and securely adopt containers. Additionally, you’ll continue to
strengthen your DevOps skills while supporting the development of critical cloud
platforms. This position is located in Chantilly, VA. Work with us to use cloud
platform technology for good. Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have: 5+ years
of experience in platform engineering or systems engineering within classified
environments 5+ years of experience with AWS, including IAM, VPC, EC2,
ELB/ALB/NLB, and CloudWatch 5+ years of experience with cloud environments,
programming languages, and supporting CI/CD Experience operating production
Kubernetes clusters Experience with Linux‑based systems such as RedHat or CentOS
and scripting languages such as Python or Bash Experience creating technical
documentation, system diagrams, and SOPs Knowledge of Kubernetes networking,
container registry management, and image‑hardening approaches TS/SCI clearance
with a polygraph HS diploma or GED and 9+ years of experience in DevSecOps or
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in DevSecOps Nice If You Have:
Experience with using AI tools for development Experience supporting
Intelligence Community mission partners Experience operating AWS EKS Knowledge
of cloud‑native tooling or vulnerability‑analysis concepts Knowledge of
modernization frameworks used across mission programs 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.
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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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
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About Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen is an advanced technology company
delivering outcomes with speed for America’s most critical defense, civil, and
national security priorities. We build technology solutions using AI, cyber, and
other cutting-edge technologies to advance and protect the nation and its
citizens. By focusing on outcomes, we enable our people, clients, and their
missions to succeed—accelerating the nation to realize our purpose: Empower
People to Change the World®. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified
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