DevOps Engineer, Senior

Phase2 Technology; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a DevOps Engineer to support space mission systems and modernize architectures, designing automation, deployment pipelines, and resilient infrastructure for high-precision ground operations.

Candidates should have 7+ years of DevOps/DevSecOps experience, cloud-native skills (Kubernetes/Docker), and TS/SCI with polygraph. Collaboration across the software lifecycle and a drive for mission success are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years building DevOps/DevSecOps automation across environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead modernization of ground system architectures and deploy pipelines.
• Design automation and resilient infrastructure for space missions.
• Collaborate with development teams across the SDLC to solve complex problems.
• Ensure systems operate reliably and securely in mission-critical environments.
• Provide guidance on cloud-native deployments and containerization.

Skills

DevOps automation

Cloud-native development

Security/DevSecOps

IaC/CaC

Container security

Cross-functional collaboration

TS/SCI clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Master's degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Oracle Cloud

Job description

Job Number: R0231550

The Opportunity:

We're seeking a DevOps Engineer who is motivated by mission impact and ready to support some of the most critical systems in the space domain. In this role, you'll work at the heart of ground system architectures that enables space operations, data flow, and realtime decisionmaking when precision and reliability are nonnegotiable.

You'll take the lead in modernizing and improving existing architectures, designing automation, deployment pipelines, and resilient infrastructure that strengthen the performance and mission systems. Your work will directly influence how ground systems evolve to meet emerging challenges across the space domain.

This role is built for someone who thrives on complexity, embraces innovation, and understands the responsibility of supporting systems that must operate flawlessly. If you're driven by purpose, energized by hard problems, and ready to build solutions that make a measurable difference in space mission success, we want to meet you.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 7+ 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

• 4+ years of experience developing enterprise cloud-native solutions, including Kubernetes or Docker

• 3+ years of experience developing and maintaining CSP tools such as AWS, Azure, Google, and Oracle

• 3+ years of experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) tools

• Experience developing, managing, and securing containers

• 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

• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience in operating within an Agile environment

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

• Experience in acquiring client requirements and resolving workflow problems through automation optimization

• Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance

• Master's degree

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 $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.