Company Overview
Booz Allen is a leading technology and consulting firm committed to delivering high-impact solutions with speed and precision for the nation’s most critical defense, civil, and national security missions. Leveraging advanced capabilities in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies, we design and implement innovations that safeguard and empower the nation and its citizens.
The Opportunity: Lead Platform DevOps Engineer
Location: Remote/Hybrid/Onsite | U.S. Citizenship Required
Everyone talks about “harnessing the cloud,” but few truly know how to unlock its full potential. As a seasoned DevOps Engineer, you’re passionate about building, managing, and securing containerized platforms that leverage the power of the cloud to solve complex problems.
At Booz Allen, you’ll lead a talented team using cutting-edge technologies to transform our clients’ environments. As a Lead Platform DevOps Engineer, you’ll play a strategic role in shaping and deploying container management solutions that improve performance, ensure seamless orchestration, and enhance security. Your technical leadership and hands-on expertise will guide your team through every phase—from design and strategy to implementation and refinement.
You’ll be responsible for recommending best-fit tools, streamlining adoption of container platforms, and automating processes that support high-performing DevOps environments. If you’re ready to use cloud platform technologies to drive mission-critical innovation, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
Join us—because the world can’t wait.
What You Bring to the Table
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6+ years of experience driving DevOps or DevSecOps maturity by automating builds, regression testing, and release pipelines
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Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve CI/CD pipeline issues and performance bottlenecks
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Strong background in developing and securing cloud-native solutions using container technologies
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Demonstrated leadership in mentoring or supervising teams in a collaborative, agile environment
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Hands-on experience with Kubernetes administration and deployment strategies
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Proficiency with AWS security tools such as GuardDuty, Macie, Detective, and Inspector
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Programming experience with TypeScript or other object-oriented languages
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Strong automation and scripting skills
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Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Preferred Qualifications
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Expertise with tools like Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, AWS, and Azure
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Experience automating deployments across various tech stacks
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Familiarity with observability tools and Site Reliability Engineering practices
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Experience with compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP or PCI-DSS
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Knowledge of Helm, Grafana, Service Mesh, AWS CDK, and other DevOps tools
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Experience working in regulated environments with Authority to Operate (ATO)
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Proficiency in scripting languages like Python and Bash
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Relevant Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, or CKS)
Compensation & Benefits
At Booz Allen, we recognize and celebrate your contributions through a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being, professional growth, and financial security. Eligible full-time and part-time employees (20+ hours/week) have access to:
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Health, life, and disability insurance
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Retirement and financial planning benefits
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Paid time off and holiday leave
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Tuition assistance and professional development programs
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Dependent care and work-life balance initiatives
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Recognition awards for outstanding performance
Projected Salary Range: $77,600 – $176,000 (Annualized USD)
Final compensation will be based on location, experience, qualifications, and contract-specific factors.