AWS DevOps Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an AWS DevOps Engineer to design and implement cloud environments, automate infrastructure, and support clients modernizing IT ecosystems. You’ll partner with cloud architects to provision networks, storage, and VMs while applying DevOps practices to secure and optimize cloud workloads.

The role requires strong AWS expertise, containerization skills, and experience with security documentation (ATO).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with AWS services and cloud-native architecture patterns.
• 3+ years with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS).
• 3+ years with Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and security documentation.

Responsibilities

• Set up cloud environments and provision networks, storage, and virtual machines.
• Manage server configuration and secure cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cloud architects and engineers on modern cloud solutions.

Skills

AWS cloud experience

ATO & security docs

Cloud monitoring & logging

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

ECS

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

AWS DevOps Engineer The Opportunity

As a DevOps engineer, you know how to set up cloud environments and provision computer networking, storage, and virtual networks—ultimately, how to “harness the cloud.” We’re looking for an experienced DevOps infrastructure engineer like you to support our clients as they modernize their IT infrastructures and meet their most challenging missions. As a DevOps infrastructure engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll work closely with cloud architects and engineers to manage server configuration for modern cloud solutions. You’ll apply your skills within a DevOps framework to establish or provision virtual machines or networks and use cloud services to further your clients’ meaningful missions. With access to our internal innovative labs, there’s no better place to further your skills and explore different ways of solving our clients’ challenges. Whether helping to develop, deploy, or manage IT infrastructures for crucial server and network components, here, you’ll have the latest tech and brightest teammates at your fingertips. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience with AWS services and cloud-native architecture patterns such as ECS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, SageMaker, RDS, DynamoDB, IAM policies, security groups, and network security
• 3+ years of experience with containerization such as Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, and container orchestration
• 3+ years of experience with Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and security documentation
• 3+ years of experience with secrets management and security automation
• Experience with DevOps Monitoring such as CloudWatch or Prometheus, logging, and alerting
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have

• 5+ years of experience with bash or Python scripting and CI/CD tools and practices such as GitHub Actions or GitLab CI
• 3+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code such as AWS CDK, Terraform, or CloudFormation
• 3+ years of experience with disaster recovery
• 2+ years of experience in TypeScript, Python, or OOP language and writing and reviewing code for enterprise scale applications
• Experience in security scanning tools and DevSecOps practices such as SonarQube or Snyk
• Experience with security compliance automation and continuous monitoring, and system design with focus on scalability and reliability
• Experience with database administration and optimization such as RDS, DynamoDB, or MongoDB, serverless architecture such as Lambda or API Gateway, and leading technical initiatives in large-scale environments
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Certification
• IAT Level II+, Security+, or CISSP Certification

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 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

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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.

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.

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