Platform Engineer

The Opportunity:

As a Platform Engineer for the Operational Data Team for the Army, you'll bring your technical, and computer science, data analysis or science, and Engineering expertise to collaborate, design and build innovative Solutions at an Army Service Component Command in support of operations in Europe and Africa.

You'll apply your expertise to assist in the design, testing and delivery of platform solutions that can be applied to strategic and operational requirements supporting exercises, training, and real-world emerging requirements. Solid platform development is a critical part of any program’s success, and you know how to do it.  As a platform developer on our team, you’ll design and develop data integration platforms for projects and you’ll work with customers to understand their mission, architecture, and security requirements. As a technical leader, you’ll identify new opportunities to build platform-based solutions to help your customers meet their toughest challenges. Using your DevOps platform knowledge, you’ll support your team as you inform strategy and design while ensuring standards are met.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:  

• 5+ years of experience in a field such as platform engineering or SRE
• Experience designing, building, and operating IDPs or shared services platforms in an enterprise environment
• Experience with Kubernetes administration, including cluster lifecycle management, networking (CNI), storage (CSI), RBAC, and policy enforcement such as OPA, Gatekeeper, or Kyverno
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK for repeatable, policy-compliant environment provisioning
• Experience with GitOps methodologies and tools such as Argo CD or Flux
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline design and administration such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
• Experience operating platforms in AWS GovCloud or Azure Government at IL4 or IL5 and scripting using Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Knowledge of cloud networking, IAM, ZTA, and security group or policy management
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree 

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with Platform One, Iron Bank hardened container images, or Party Bus pipeline tooling
• Experience with secrets management tools such as HashiCorp Vault or AWS Secrets Manager in a DoD environment
• Experience with OSCAL, OpenSCAP, or automated compliance frameworks for continuous ATO
• Experience supporting hybrid, OCONUS, or tactically-deployed platform environments
• Experience supporting Army, NATO, or coalition mission systems
• Top Secret clearance
• Master's degree
• Certifications such as CKA, CKS, AWS Solutions Architect, HashiCorp Terraform Associate, or equivalent certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret 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 $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.