AWS Cloud Operations Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; North Dakota; On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an experienced AWS Cloud Operations Engineer to manage, secure, and optimize DoD cloud environments for mission-critical applications. You will design, deploy, and automate AWS-based solutions in IL-4+ settings, advancing CI/CD pipelines and RMF/ATO workflows.

This role requires Top Secret clearance, a relevant degree, and AWS Certification. You will collaborate with engineering and deployment teams, mentor junior staff, and help ensure rapid problem resolution and

Qualifications

• Experience with management of DoD cloud environments, including AWS.
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing AWS cloud environments.
• Experience deploying applications into IL-4 or higher secure environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Knowledge of DoD accreditation processes, including RMF and ATO workflows.
• AWS Certification

Responsibilities

• Manages, administers, supports and enhances cloud environments.
• Develops or contributes to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Works independently with some guidance, and reviews or guides activities of junior employees.

Skills

DoD cloud

AWS cloud design

IL-4+ security

CI/CD pipelines

RMF/ATO

AWS Certification

Technical liaison

AKS

Docker

Kubernetes

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Cyber field

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Manages, administers, supports and enhances cloud environments, ensuring continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution. Applies specific functional knowledge and working and general industry knowledge. Develops or contributes to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with some guidance, and reviews or guides activities of junior employees.

You Have:

• Experience with management of DoD cloud environments, including AWS
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing AWS cloud environments
• Experience deploying applications into IL-4 or higher secure environments
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation
• Knowledge of DoD accreditation processes, including RMF and ATO workflows
• AWS Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience serving as a technical liaison between engineering and enterprise deployment teams
• Knowledge of container technologies, including AKS, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Bachelor's degree in IT or a Cyber related field

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top 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 $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (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.

AWS Cloud Operations Engineer

The Opportunity:

Manages, administers, supports and enhances cloud environments, ensuring continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution. Applies specific functional knowledge and working and general industry knowledge. Develops or contributes to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with some guidance, and reviews or guides activities of junior employees.

You Have:

• Experience with management of DoD cloud environments, including AWS
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing AWS cloud environments
• Experience deploying applications into IL-4 or higher secure environments
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation
• Knowledge of DoD accreditation processes, including RMF and ATO workflows
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• AWS Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience serving as a technical liaison between engineering and enterprise deployment teams
• Knowledge of container technologies, including AKS, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Bachelor's degree in IT or a Cyber related field
• AWS Solution Architect, Cloud Ops Engineer, or Data Engineer Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top 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 $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (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.