Cloud Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in the United States seeks a Senior Cloud Engineer to manage, administer, and enhance cloud environments, delivering continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution. You will apply advanced principles and mentor others.

You have 6+ years in system administration (Windows/Linux), 2+ years Docker/Kubernetes, AWS/Azure, and a TS clearance; Security+ within 30 days; cloud cost forecasting familiarity.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with system administration of Windows or Linux operating systems.
• 2+ years of experience managing Docker and Kubernetes infrastructure.
• Experience with the design, deployment, or management of Cloud environments, including AWS or Azure.
• Experience with the monitoring, maintenance, and security of critical infrastructure components.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Cloud Certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage, administer, support, and enhance cloud environments.
• Ensure continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution.
• Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts.
• Mentor or supervise employees in company and technical competencies.

Skills

System administration

Docker & Kubernetes

Cloud AWS/Azure

Infrastructure security

Clearance TS

HS Diploma

Security+ readiness

Cloud Certification

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Manage, administer, support, and enhance cloud environments, ensuring continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution. Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Work on unusually complex problems and provide highly innovative solutions. Operate with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision. Mentor or supervise employees in both company and technical competencies.

You Have:

• 6+ years of experience with system administration of Windows or Linux operating systems


• 2+ years of experience managing Docker and Kubernetes infrastructure


• Experience with the design, deployment, or management of Cloud environments, including AWS or Azure


• Experience with the monitoring, maintenance, and security of critical infrastructure components


• HS diploma or GED


• Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification within 30 days of hire date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience leading a team of Cloud professionals on projects or efforts


• Experience working with DoD systems requiring accreditation, including RMF and ATO


• Knowledge of DoD accreditation processes


• Knowledge of Cloud infrastructure cost forecasting and tracking


• Ability to work through challenging security requirements and maintain compliance

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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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.

Cloud Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity:

Manage, administer, support, and enhance cloud environments, ensuring continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution. Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Work on unusually complex problems and provide highly innovative solutions. Operate with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision. Mentor or supervise employees in both company and technical competencies.

You Have:

• 6+ years of experience with system administration of Windows or Linux operating systems


• 2+ years of experience managing Docker and Kubernetes infrastructure


• Experience with the design, deployment, or management of Cloud environments, including AWS or Azure


• Experience with the monitoring, maintenance, and security of critical infrastructure components


• Top Secret clearance


• HS diploma or GED


• Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification within 30 days of hire date


• Cloud Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience leading a team of Cloud professionals on projects or efforts


• Experience working with DoD systems requiring accreditation, including RMF and ATO


• Knowledge of DoD accreditation processes


• Knowledge of Cloud infrastructure cost forecasting and tracking


• Ability to work through challenging security requirements and maintain compliance


• AWS or Azure 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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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.