C2 Systems Platform and Infrastructure Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 112,900 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a C2 Systems Platform and Infrastructure Engineer to guide cloud modernization efforts for defense clients. You will lead a team, design and deploy containerized foundations, and harden platforms from data centers to the tactical edge using Kubernetes, GitLab CI, Jenkins, and ArgoCD or Flux within a DevOps framework.

You will work on doD-compliant environments, implement IaC with Terraform/Ansible, and build observable, secure platforms while ensuring mission

Qualifications

• Experience operating Kubernetes at production scale including deployment, day-2 ops, upgrades and security hardening.
• Experience with CI/CD and GitOps pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, and ArgoCD or Flux.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience implementing observability with Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK or OpenTelemetry.
• Experience designing systems for secure, air-gapped or DDIL environments; able to translate mission requirements into resilient designs.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance; DoD 8570 IAT Level II Security+ CE Certification preferred.

Skills

Kubernetes operations

CI/CD pipelines

GitOps

Platform automation

Security posture

Technical leadership

Mission-driven design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or Engineering

12+ years in infra/platform engineering in lieu of degree

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

OpenTelemetry

Istio/Linkerd/Consul

OPA/Gatekeeper/Kyverno

Job description

C2 Systems Platform and Infrastructure Engineer

The Opportunity

Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud”, but not everyone knows how. As an experienced cloud computing infrastructure architect, you know how to take advantage of cloud capabilities. Here, you’ll oversee our team of experienced professionals and use cutting‑edge enterprise cloud platforms to guide your clients as they modernize their IT infrastructure and meet their most challenging missions. We’re looking for someone like you to help modernize solutions so warfighters stay safe. You’ll collaborate closely with fellow cloud architects and engineers specializing in GitLab CI, Jenkins, and ArgoCD or Flux to design, deploy, and harden the containerized foundation beneath next‑generation C2 systems, from enterprise data centers to the tactical edge and cloud solution components. You’ll have the chance to broaden your experience within a DevOps framework to create and manage container apps and use products like Kubernetes to further the mission. With access to our internal software, licenses, and environments, you’ll have the space and time to explore different ways of solving our clients’ problems, and you’ll partner with stakeholders and lead your team to deliver the right technical solutions. Whether modernizing legacy computing platforms and applications or creating new ones from scratch, you’ll have the latest tech and brightest teammates at your fingertips.

You Have

• Experience operating Kubernetes at production scale, including cluster deployment, day‑2 operations, upgrades, and security hardening
• Experience with CI/CD and GitOps pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, and ArgoCD or Flux
• Experience with Infrastructure‑as‑Code and configuration management using Terraform and Ansible
• Experience implementing and operating an observability stack such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK or OpenTelemetry
• Experience designing and deploying systems in secure, air‑gapped, or DDIL environments
• Ability to translate mission and reliability requirements into resilient, automated platform designs
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in CS or Engineering and 8+ years of experience in infrastructure or platform engineering, including technical leadership on production systems, or 12+ years of experience in infrastructure or platform engineering, including technical leadership on production systems, in lieu of a degree
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Security+ CE Certification

Nice If You Have

• Experience with service mesh technologies such as Istio, Linkerd, or Consul, for traffic management, mTLS, and observability
• Experience deploying and sustaining containerized platforms in DoD environments, including Platform One, Big Bang, or Iron Bank
• Experience engineering for the tactical edge and hardening deployments for DDIL and disconnected operations
• Experience with C2, ISR, or other mission‑critical DoD systems and their operational constraints
• Experience implementing DevSecOps practices, including container scanning, STIG compliance, and policy enforcement such as OPA or Gatekeeper, and Kyverno
• Experience with secrets management and Zero Trust patterns such as HashiCorp Vault and SPIFFE or SPIRE
• Experience achieving and maintaining an Authority to Operate (ATO), continuous ATO, or RMF accreditation
• Secret clearance
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certification
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or similar Cloud Certification

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

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 $112,900.00 to $257,000.00 (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.

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.