Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Kubernetes Platform Engineer Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud,” but not everything 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. You Have: 5+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevSecOps, 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 Nice If You Have: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr