Cloud Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design, develop, and secure container platforms on AWS or Azure. You will help manage cloud environments, implement infrastructure as code, and ensure compliance across deployments.

This role requires 2+ years in cloud architecture, Terraform, and CI/CD, plus the ability to obtain DoD security certifications soon after joining. A Top Secret clearance is required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience architecting and deploying applications on AWS or Azure.
• 2+ years of experience building, operating, and maintaining compliant computing environments in AWS or Azure.
• Experience with Terraform.
• Experience managing Git-based version control systems and CI/CD pipelines.
• Top Secret clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Security+ or CISSP Certification within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Develop container management software to solve client challenges and secure cloud environments.
• Leverage cloud platform technologies to design, implement, and optimize container orchestration for mission-critical workloads.

Skills

AWS

Azure

Security Clearance

Security+ or CISSP Certification

Git CI/CD

DoD 8570 Certification

HS Diploma or GED

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Terraform

Git

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

**The Opportunity:**Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud,” but not everyone knows how. As a cloud 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 Cloud 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 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 skills while supporting the development of critical cloud platforms.Work with us to use cloud platform technology for good.Join us. The world can’t wait.**You Have:*** 2+ years of experience architecting and deploying applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure* 2+ years of experience building, operating, and maintaining compliant computing environments in AWS or Azure* Experience with Terraform* Experience managing Git-based version control systems and CI/CD pipelines* Top Secret clearance* HS diploma or GED* Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Security+ or CISSP Certification within 30 days of start date**Nice If You Have:*** Experience with infrastructure-as-code environments, including activities around the automated server or network configurations, large-scale software deployments, or monitoring and testing such as continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)* Experience with provisioning and managing infrastructure and applications in Cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)* Experience with system integration using a variety of protocols, including JSON, REST, and XML* Experience with scripting in Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, or Ruby* Experience leveraging JSON, YAML, or XML for configuration* TS/SCI clearance* Agile Certification* DevOps Certification* Cloud 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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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.