Platform Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is hiring a Platform Engineer to build and operate the foundational infrastructure for an enterprise Digital Twin and modeling platform. You will support containerized platforms, deployment pipelines, and real‑time visualization across hybrid cloud and on‑prem environments.

You will work with senior engineers in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven setting, gaining hands‑on experience under DoD constraints while ensuring reliability, security, and scalability of critical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 5+ years of experience in containerized platforms.
• 5+ years of experience with Kubernetes.
• 5+ years of experience with Docker or OCI containers.
• Experience operating in Linux environments.
• Knowledge of IaC tools such as Terraform or Helm.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate the foundational infrastructure behind an enterprise Digital Twin and modeling platform.
• Support containerized platforms and deployment pipelines enabling real‑time visualization, simulation and analytics.
• Work with hybrid cloud and on‑prem environments to keep platforms reliable, secure and scalable.
• Collaborate with platform, DevOps and application engineers in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.

Skills

Containerized applications

Kubernetes fundamentals

Docker/OCI containers

Linux environments

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

Helm

Job description

Platform Engineer The Opportunity: As a Platform Engineer, you’ll help build and operate the foundational infrastructure behind an enterprise Digital Twin and modeling and simulation platform. You’ll support containerized platforms and deployment pipelines that enable real-time visualization, simulation, and analytics across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments. Here, you’ll work alongside senior platform, DevOps, and application engineers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You’ll gain hands‑on experience supporting systems operating under DoD security and ATO constraints while learning how large-scale digital platforms are built and sustained. You’ll be building and sustaining critical systems and will have the opportunity to work side by side with our partners to ensure that we keep our platforms reliable, secure, and scalable. Work with us to use cloud platform technology for good. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience working with containerized applications or platforms
• 5+ years of experience with Kubernetes fundamentals
• 5+ years of experience with Docker or OCI containers
• Experience working in Linux-based environments
• Knowledge of IaC tools such as Terraform or Helm
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting hybrid cloud or on‑prem deployments
• Knowledge of regulated, government, or DoD environments
• Knowledge of container hardening or secure baseline concepts

Secret clearance Clearance:

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

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. 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.

About Booz Allen:

Booz Allen is an advanced technology company. We build commercial‑grade products and solutions for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities.

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.

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