Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Kubernetes Platform Engineer in Chantilly, VA. You will design, build, and secure a container platform using AWS, Kubernetes, and CI/CD to meet client needs, while advancing cloud-enabled solutions and ensuring secure, scalable operations.

The role emphasizes operating production Kubernetes clusters, scripting in Python or Bash, and producing technical documentation, diagrams, and SOPs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in platform engineering or systems engineering within classified environments.
• 5+ years of experience with AWS, including IAM, VPC, EC2, ELB/ALB/NLB, and CloudWatch
• 5+ years of experience with cloud environments, programming languages, and supporting CI/CD
• Experience operating production Kubernetes clusters
• Experience with Linux‑based systems such as RedHat or CentOS and scripting languages such as Python or Bash
• Experience creating technical documentation, system diagrams, and SOPs
• Knowledge of Kubernetes networking, container registry management, and image‑hardening approaches
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED and 9+ years of experience in DevSecOps or Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in DevSecOps

Skills

Platform engineering

AWS

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Linux scripting

Documentation

Kubernetes networking

TS/SCI clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

RedHat/CentOS

AWS

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Kubernetes Platform Engineer in Chantilly, VA. You will design, build, and secure a container platform using AWS, Kubernetes, and CI/CD to meet client needs, while advancing cloud-enabled solutions and ensuring secure, scalable operations.

The role emphasizes operating production Kubernetes clusters, scripting in Python or Bash, and producing technical documentation, diagrams, and SOPs.