DevOps Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 77,600 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a senior Platform DevOps Engineer to design, build, and secure containerized solutions on Azure and AWS. You will automate builds, implement CI/CD, and help manage cloud-native systems across environments for mission-focused clients. The role requires strong Python/Ansible/Terraform skills, Ubuntu Linux expertise, and a Top Secret clearance. Expect collaboration across teams and ongoing skill growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DevOps, Network, and System Administration experience.
• 5+ years Python, Ansible, or Terraform experience.
• 5+ years Ubuntu Linux server management.
• 5+ years developing tools to automate builds, tests, and releases across environments.
• Experience with Gitlab, Mattermost, Bookstack, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience configuring WireGuard VPNs.
• Experience with Azure and AWS cloud environments and firewalls.
• Experience building containerized solutions using Docker and Azure.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and secure a container platform using cloud technologies.
• Automate builds, regression testing, monitoring, and releases across environments.
• Inform strategy and design while ensuring standards in containerization.
• Recommend resources to help the client manage and securely adopt containers.
• Continue to strengthen DevOps skills while supporting cloud platform development.

Skills

DevOps Engineering

Python/Ansible/Terraform

Ubuntu Linux

DevSecOps automation

Gitlab

Mattermost

Bookstack

PostgreSQL

WireGuard

Azure & AWS

Docker

Top Secret clearance

Associate's degree

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Docker

Azure

AWS

WireGuard

Job description

Join a culture of emplowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud,” but not everyone knows how. As a DevOps 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 senior platform DevOps 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 DevOps 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 DevOps 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

• 5+ years of experience with DevOps Engineering, Network Engineering, and System Administration

• 5+ years of experience with Python, Ansible, or Terraform to build and maintain systems

• 5+ years of experience with Ubuntu Linux Server Management

• 5+ years of experience in the development of tools and processes to drive DevOps or DevSecOps maturity by automating builds, regression testing, monitoring and pushing releases across environments

• Experience with Gitlab, Mattermost, Bookstack, and PostgreSQL

• Experience configuring Wireguard VPNs

• Experience with Azure and AWS cloud environments and firewalls

• Experience developing, managing, and securing containerized solutions using Docker and Azure

• Top Secret clearance

• Associate's degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience with creating and improving continuous automation across multiple technical stacks

• Experience triaging and resolving issues related to both open source and commercial tools in public cloud environments

• Experience working with application development teams across the software development lifecycle and creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative team environment

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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.