Cloud Ops Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; United States; On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an experienced Cloud Ops Engineer to lead operations for DoD IL5/IL6 cloud environments, guiding incident resolution, security, and performance. You will mentor engineers, establish standards, and coordinate with cybersecurity, architecture, and DevSecOps teams to maintain compliant, reliable production systems.

The role emphasizes leadership across on-prem and cloud environments, RMF/ATO engagement, and a deep security focus in a dynamic defense context.

Qualifications

• 8+ years designing, deploying, and managing cloud environments (DoD IL5/IL6).
• 8+ years administering Windows or Linux operating systems.
• Experience leading cloud operations teams and production systems.
• Knowledge of RMF, ATO processes, and DoD accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for Cloud Operations across DoD environments.
• Provide oversight for incident resolution, security, configuration management.
• Mentor Cloud Operations personnel and establish operating standards.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, architecture, DevSecOps, and app teams.

Skills

Cloud operations leadership

Incident resolution oversight

Team mentoring

Security practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Security+ CE Certification

Job description

Cloud Ops Engineer

The Opportunity:

Serve as the technical lead for Cloud Operations across classified and unclassified environments, including DoD IL5 and IL6 AWS or Azure environments. Lead the operation, maintenance, monitoring, security, and continuous improvement of mission-critical cloud infrastructure and applications. Provide technical oversight for incident resolution, system administration, vulnerability remediation, configuration management, infrastructure performance, and compliance activities.

Lead and mentor Cloud Operations personnel by establishing operating standards, documenting best practices, reviewing technical work, and providing hands‑on guidance. Collaborate with cybersecurity, architecture, DevSecOps, and application teams to maintain secure and reliable production environments, support RMF and ATO requirements, and ensure operational risks are identified and addressed.

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You Have:

• 8+ years of experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud environments, including DoD IL5 and IL6 AWS or Azure environments
• 8+ years of experience administering Windows or Linux operating systems
• Experience leading operations personnel responsible for existing cloud or on‑premises production systems
• Experience leading the architecture, build, and deployment of systems and applications within cloud platforms
• Experience monitoring, maintaining, securing, and troubleshooting critical infrastructure components
• Experience mentoring cloud or infrastructure engineers and establishing operational standards and best practices
• Knowledge of foundational system administration principles and DoD accreditation, RMF, and ATO processes
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• Security+ CE Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience leading cloud professionals on complex projects or technical efforts
• Experience supporting classified, disconnected, air‑gapped, or restricted DoD environments
• Experience working with DoD systems requiring RMF authorization and ATO sustainment
• Experience with cloud infrastructure cost forecasting, tracking, and optimization
• Experience navigating complex security requirements while maintaining operational and regulatory compliance
• Experience with infrastructure as code, automation, configuration management, and cloud‑monitoring tools
• AWS or Microsoft Azure Certification
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III‑compliant 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 $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.

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.

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.