Platform Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Virginia is seeking a Platform Engineer to develop and manage container management software. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of DevOps experience and knowledge of AWS or Azure. This position involves shaping strategy and implementing cloud technologies to meet client needs and improve their environments. Salary ranges from $77,600 to $176,000 annually, with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Health benefits

Professional development

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with software development or programming in a DevOps environment.
• 3+ years of experience with automation tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• 2+ years of experience deploying applications on AWS or Azure.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and secure a container platform.
• Support the development of critical cloud platforms.
• Inform strategy and design during the containerization process.

Skills

Software development or programming in a DevOps environment

Automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, Puppet)

Git-based version control systems and CI/CD pipelines

Architecting and deploying applications on AWS or Azure

Scripting in Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, or Ruby

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

GitLab

GitHub

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Platform Engineer**The Opportunity:**Everyone is trying to “harness the cloud,” but not everyone knows how. As a DevOps engineer, you’re eager to develop, manage, and secure a container platform that meets your client’s needs and takes advantage of cloud capabilities. We need you to develop container management software to solve some of our clients’ toughest challenges. As a Platform Engineer at Booz Allen, you can use your technical skills to affect mission-forward change. On our team, you’ll hone your skills using the latest cloud technologies as you look for ways to improve your client’s environment with current container software to ensure seamless orchestration. Using your DevOps platform experience, you’ll support your team as you inform strategy and design while ensuring standards are met throughout the containerization process.You’ll recommend resources that will help your client manage and securely adopt containers. Additionally, you’ll continue to strengthen your DevOps skills while supporting the development of critical cloud platforms.Work with us to use cloud platform technology for good.Join us. The world can’t wait.**You Have:*** 5+ years of experience with software development or programming in a DevOps environment* 3+ years of experience with automation tools, including Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or Puppet* 3+ years of experience managing Git-based version control systems and CI/CD pipelines, including GitLab and GitHub* 2+ years of experience architecting and deploying applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure* TS/SCI clearance* HS diploma or GED* Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Security+ or CISSP Certification within 30 days of start date**Nice If You Have:*** Experience with infrastructure-as-code environments, including activities around the automated server or network configurations, large-scale software deployments, or monitoring and testing such as continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)* Experience with provisioning and managing infrastructure and applications in Cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)* Experience with system integration using a variety of protocols, including JSON, REST, and XML* Experience with scripting in Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, or Ruby* Experience leveraging JSON, YAML, or XML for configuration* Agile Certification* DevOps Certification* Cloud 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 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 application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. 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