Cloud Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Cloud Engineer to design and implement enterprise cloud solutions on AWS, collaborating with a team of cloud architects and engineers. You’ll work in a DevOps framework, building containerized apps with Kubernetes and applying IaC practices to modernize IT for national security missions.

The role requires 5+ years in DevOps, AWS cloud experience, and TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps engineering and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience in AWS including multi-account networking with VPCs and Transit Gateway.
• Experience with Git-based change control for infrastructure and system configuration.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and network automation.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment, validation, testing, and release control.
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux and cloud technologies.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph; HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cloud architects and engineers specializing in AWS to develop cloud solution components.
• Work within a DevOps framework to create and manage container apps and use Kubernetes.
• Leverage internal AWS access to explore solutions and deliver technical results with stakeholders.
• Modernize legacy platforms or create new ones with the latest tech and teammates.
• Contribute to continuous automation across multiple technical stacks and environments.

Skills

DevOps engineering

AWS cloud infra

Git-based change control

Network automation

Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD pipelines

Windows

Linux

Cloud technologies

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field

AWS DevOps Engineer Certification

AWS SysOps Administrator Certification

Azure DevOps Engineer Certification

Red Hat Certified Engineer Certification

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Helm

GitLab

OpenTofu

Job description

The Opportunity:

Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud,” but not everyone knows how. As a cloud computing infrastructure architect, you know how to take advantage of cloud capabilities. On our team of experienced professionals, you’ll use cutting-edge enterprise cloud platforms to support your clients as they modernize their IT infrastructure and meet their most challenging missions. We’re looking for someone like you to help support national security.

Job Number: R0252190

Cloud Engineer

Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud,” but not everyone knows how. As a cloud computing infrastructure architect, you know how to take advantage of cloud capabilities. On our team of experienced professionals, you’ll use cutting-edge enterprise cloud platforms to support your clients as they modernize their IT infrastructure and meet their most challenging missions. We’re looking for someone like you to help support national security.

You’ll closely collaborate with fellow cloud architects and engineers specializing in AWS to develop cloud solution components. You’ll have the chance to work within a DevOps framework to create and manage container apps and use products like Kubernetes to further the mission. With access to our internal AWS you’ll have the space and time to explore different ways of solving our clients’ problems, and you’ll partner with stakeholders and 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.

Grow your skills at the leading edge of innovation.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with DevOps engineering
• 5+ years of experience engineering and operating cloud infrastructure in AWS, including multi-account networking with VPCs, Transit Gateway, and centralized egress and inspection
• Experience maintaining Git-based change control for infrastructure and system configuration
• Experience with network automation and Infrastructure as Code, using technologies such as Python, Ansible, or Terraform
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment, validation, testing, and release control
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, and Cloud technologies
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience creating and improving continuous automation across multiple technical stacks
• Experience operating AWS EKS
• Experience working with applications, including Git, GitLab, Terraform, OpenTofu, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Helm
• Knowledge of Cloud‑native tooling
• Knowledge of modernization frameworks used across mission programs
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• AWS DevOps Engineer, AWS SysOps Administrator, Azure DevOps Engineer, or Red Hat Certified Engineer 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 with polygraph 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. 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.