AWS Cloud Operations Engineer

The Opportunity: 

Everyone is trying to “harness the power of the cloud,” but not everyone knows how. As a Cloud Computing Infrastructure Architect, you know how to take advantage of cloud capabilities. On our team of experts, you’ll use cutting-edge enterprise cloud platforms to support your clients as they modernize their IT infrastructure and meet their most challenging missions. We’re looking for someone like you to help keep the warfighter safe and support national security.

You’ll closely collaborate with fellow cloud architects and engineers specializing in Office 365, Azure, or AWS to design, define, develop, and test cloud solution components. You’ll have the chance to work within a DevOps framework to build and manage container apps and use products like Kubernetes to further the mission. With access to our internal Azure, AWS, and GCP labs, you’ll have the space and time to explore different ways of solving our client's challenges, and you’ll partner with stakeholders and your team to deliver the right technical solutions. Whether modernizing legacy computing platforms and applications or building new ones from scratch, you’ll have the latest tech and brightest teammates at your fingertips. Are you ready to grow your skills at the leading edge of innovation?  

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with designing, implementing, deploying, and testing in Amazon Web Services (AWS) 
• Experience managing networking within AWS, including IAM roles and policies, security groups, NACLs, and VPC 
• Experience working with containerization such as orchestration, cluster management, and container storage, including ECS or Kubernetes 
• Experience working with Oracle and PostgreSQL 
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, and DevSecOps practices 
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux administration
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation or Terraform  
• Knowledge of programming languages, including Python, YML, and Shell Scripting  
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements 
• Bachelor's degree in CS or IT

Nice If You Have:

• Experience facilitating connectivity between various cloud components and an On-Prem system with firewall Rules Requests, Security Group Rules, VPC Endpoints, and Subnets  
• Experience migrating VM workloads from on-premises to AWS cloud environments using AWS Application Migration Services
• Experience applying a security-first approach to all cloud development, minimizing risk while providing cloud technology solutions to meet company, program, and customer compliance needs
• Ability to manage highly scalable and secured architectures, and develop applications optimized for cloud environments following AWS best practices and NIST 800-53 guidelines 
• Ability to deploy and maintain CI/CD processes and infrastructure 
• AWS Solution Architect or DevOps Engineer Professional Certification  
• AWS Security or Advanced Networking Specialty Certification 

Vetting:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

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 $96,600.00 to $220,000.00 (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. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.