Infrastructure Cloud Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Cloud Engineer to help lead the cloud platform, architect solutions, enable development teams, and drive modernization. You will design Kubernetes-based, cloud-agnostic infrastructure, automate processes, and implement security practices across a multitenant environment to support mission-critical IC capabilities.

A TS/SCI with polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure engineering.
• Experience with Kubernetes including architecture, deployment, operations, and monitoring.
• Experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining Linux server systems in the Cloud.
• Experience with automation tools and infrastructure-as-code.
• Knowledge of AWS services and how to integrate them with Kubernetes.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of experience with cloud engineering in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification within 6 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and optimize cloud-agnostic infrastructure using modern tools and cloud technologies.
• Design Kubernetes-based solutions to support scalable, containerized workloads across mission environments.
• Drive automation initiatives to eliminate manual processes and accelerate delivery.
• Implement strong security practices and respond to emerging threats to keep systems hardened and mission-ready.
• Partner closely with developers and crossfunctional teams to deliver seamless, cloud-native capabilities.
• Work independently, mentor peers, and bring innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.

Skills

Kubernetes

Cloud infrastructure

Automation

Infrastructure as Code

AWS

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of cloud engineering experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Helm

Terragrunt

Rancher

RKE2

Kubernetes Operators

ArgoCD

Grafana

Prometheus

Elasticsearch

AWS Solutions Architect Certification

Job description

Job Number: R0250510

Infrastructure Cloud Engineer

The Opportunity:

Join the team shaping the future of the Intelligence Community (IC). We're building the next generation of secure, cloudnative infrastructure that powers the IC and we are looking for an experienced, forwardthinking Senior Infrastructure Cloud Engineer to help lead the way. If you're passionate about automation, Kubernetes, and designing resilient systems at scale, this is an opportunity to make real impact on missioncritical technology.

As a senior engineer, you'll be a cornerstone of our cloud platform team, architecting solutions, enabling development teams, and driving the adoption of modern infrastructure practices across a complex, multitenant environment. Your work will directly support the delivery of secure, reliable, and scalable capabilities for the IC.

What You'll Work On:

• Architect, deploy, and optimize cloudagnostic infrastructure using modern tools and cloud technologies.
• Design Kubernetesbased solutions to support scalable, containerized workloads across mission environments.
• Drive automation initiatives to eliminate manual processes and accelerate delivery.
• Implement strong security practices and respond to emerging threats to keep systems hardened and missionready.
• Partner closely with developers and crossfunctional teams to deliver seamless, cloudnative capabilities.
• Work independently, mentor peers, and bring innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure engineering
• Experience with Kubernetes including architecture, deployment, operations, and monitoring
• Experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining Linux server systems in the Cloud
• Experience with automation tools and infrastructureascode
• Knowledge of AWS services and how to integrate them with Kubernetes
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of experience with cloud engineering in lieu of a degree
• Ability to obtain a Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification within 6 months of start date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience scripting or programming including Bash, Python, Golang, or Groovy
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Helm, or Terragrunt
• Experience with Rancher, RKE2, Kubernetes Operators
• Experience with tools such as ArgoCD, Grafana, Prometheus, or ElasticSearch
• AWS Solutions Architect or Developer Certification
• Security+ Certification

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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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.