Mission-Driven SRE: Kubernetes, AWS & Automation

Booz Allen; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to support a Kubernetes-based platform on AWS/OpenShift. You will perform platform operations, maintenance, upgrades, troubleshooting, and incident response to ensure reliability of mission-critical systems.

The role emphasizes automation, IaC, and close collaboration with customers. Applicants should have TS/SCI with polygraph, STEM degree, and relevant certifications, with strong scripting skills in Bash or Python and experience in cloud-native

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics).
• Experience operating production containerized Kubernetes-based infrastructure.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification.
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Solutions Architect/DevOps Engineer certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support production Kubernetes-based infrastructure and troubleshoot ongoing issues.
• Perform platform operations, infrastructure maintenance, and software upgrades.
• Manage incident response activities and provide operational support.
• Develop automation to improve deployments, upgrades, and processes.
• Collaborate with customers and teams, communicating effectively.

Skills

Kubernetes administration

AWS cloud environments

Automation scripting (Bash/Python)

Incident response & troubleshooting

Customer-facing communication

Independent work & initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Kubernetes

OpenShift

AWS

Terraform

Helm

EKS

Python

Bash

Job description

Booz Allen is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to support a Kubernetes-based platform on AWS/OpenShift. You will perform platform operations, maintenance, upgrades, troubleshooting, and incident response to ensure reliability of mission-critical systems.

The role emphasizes automation, IaC, and close collaboration with customers. Applicants should have TS/SCI with polygraph, STEM degree, and relevant certifications, with strong scripting skills in Bash or Python and experience in cloud-native