Cloud Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Chantilly, VA is seeking an Infrastructure Cloud Engineer to design, deploy, and manage a cloud-agnostic platform for a multi-tenant environment. You will work with AWS, Kubernetes, and IaC tools to deliver scalable, reliable infrastructure for mission-critical applications.

The role emphasizes automation, cost efficiency, and collaboration with engineering teams to mature cloud-native solutions; TS/SCI clearance is required or the ability to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Experience deploying and managing applications in AWS.
• Experience managing Kubernetes clusters, deployments, and observability.
• Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Helm or Terragrunt.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• HS diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage a cloud-agnostic platform for a multi-tenant environment.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to create scalable, reliable infrastructure for cloud-native apps.
• Automate infrastructure and deployments to improve efficiency and security.

Skills

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Helm

Bash/Python scripting

TS/SCI clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Ansible

Helm

Rancher/RKE2

ArgoCD

Job description

## Cloud EngineerApply: Chantilly, VA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 16, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R0249730Cloud Engineer**The Opportunity:**We are building the next generation of cloud-native infrastructure to build a system that will have a positive impact on the intelligence community (IC). We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Infrastructure Cloud Engineer to join our growing team. If you have a passion for automation, cloud infrastructure, and Kubernetes, and you're excited to use the latest open-source tools, this is the role for you.As an Infrastructure Cloud Engineer on our team, you will use your development experience to build, deploy, and manage a cloud agnostic platform for a multi-tenant environment. You will collaborate with engineering teams to design scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient infrastructure solutions, ensuring seamless operation and deployment of cloud-native applications. Join our team as we build tools to transform the future of the IC.Join us. The world can't wait.**You Have:*** Experience developing, deploying, and managing applications within AWS* Experience managing Kubernetes clusters, including deployments, management, container orchestration, monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting* Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Helm for Kubernetes, or Terragrunt* TS/SCI clearance* HS diploma or GED* Ability to obtain a Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification within 6 months of start date**Nice If You Have:*** Experience with scripting or object-oriented programming in Bash, Python, Groovy, or Golang* Experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining Linux server systems in the cloud* Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools* Experience with Kubernetes Operators, Rancher, and RKE2* Experience using or managing ArgoCD, Grafana, Elasticsearch, and Prometheus* Experience with Pulumi or Crossplane* AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer Certification* Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC 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 $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, 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 customers as required by the role.