Cloud Platform Engineer, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer, Mid, to help modernize Air Force critical cloud environments. You will design, develop, test, and debug cloud components, collaborating with Azure, AWS, and Office 365 experts to deliver mission-ready solutions.

You will work in a DevOps environment, building container apps with Kubernetes/Docker and applying IaC practices. A Secret clearance is required, with a Bachelor’s degree and strong fundamentals in cloud tech and networking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Experience with scripting/automation and cloud basics.
• Strong knowledge of networking, Linux, and container concepts.
• Ability to follow engineering procedures and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and debug cloud solution components.
• Collaborate with cloud architects and engineers to modernize IT environments.
• Create container apps and leverage Kubernetes to support missions.
• Contribute within a DevOps framework and follow security guidelines.

Skills

Scripting/Automation

Cloud fundamentals

Networking & Linux

Containers (Kubernetes/Docker)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Azure

AWS

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.

The Opportunity:
Everyone is trying to \"harness the cloud,\" but not everyone knows how. As a cloud computing infrastructure architect on our team, 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 modernize Air Force Critical Cloud Environments.

You’ll closely collaborate with fellow cloud architects and engineers specializing in Office 365, Azure, and AWS to design, define, develop, test, and debug cloud solution components. You’ll have the chance to grow your skills within a DevOps framework to create and manage container apps and use products like Kubernetes to further the mission. With access to our internal Azure and AWS labs and training you’ll have the space and time to explore different ways of solving our clients’ problems, and you’ll work with your team and stakeholders to deliver the right technical solutions. Whether helping to modernize 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.

You Have:

• Experience with scripting or automation tools
• Knowledge of cloud fundamentals Azure and AWS
• Knowledge of networking, Linux systems, and container basics such as Kubernetes or Docker
• Ability to follow engineering procedures and security requirements

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Experience with DevSecOps practices
• Cloud certifications such as Azure or AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; 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 $69,300.00 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.

Cloud Platform Engineer, Mid

The Opportunity:
Everyone is trying to \"harness the cloud,\" but not everyone knows how. As a cloud computing infrastructure architect on our team, 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 modernize Air Force Critical Cloud Environments.

You’ll closely collaborate with fellow cloud architects and engineers specializing in Office 365, Azure, and AWS to design, define, develop, test, and debug cloud solution components. You’ll have the chance to grow your skills within a DevOps framework to create and manage container apps and use products like Kubernetes to further the mission. With access to our internal Azure and AWS labs and training you’ll have the space and time to explore different ways of solving our clients’ problems, and you’ll work with your team and stakeholders to deliver the right technical solutions. Whether helping to modernize 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.

You Have:

• Experience with scripting or automation tools
• Knowledge of cloud fundamentals Azure and AWS
• Knowledge of networking, Linux systems, and container basics such as Kubernetes or Docker
• Ability to follow engineering procedures and security requirements
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Experience with DevSecOps practices
• Cloud certifications such as Azure or AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; 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 $69,300.00 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. 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.