Kubernetes Platform Engineer

The Opportunity:
As a DevOps Engineer, you know how to set up cloud environments and provision computer networking, storage, and virtual networks—ultimately, how to “harness the cloud.” We’re looking for a Kubernetes Platform Engineer like you to support our clients as they modernize their IT infrastructures and meet their most challenging missions. 

As a Kubernetes Platform Engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll work closely with cloud architects and engineers to manage server configuration for modern cloud solutions. You’ll sharpen your skills within a DevOps framework to establish or provision virtual machines or networks and use cloud service providers to further your clients’ meaningful missions. 

With access to our internal innovative labs, there’s no better place to expand your skills and explore different ways of solving our clients’ challenges. Whether helping to develop, deploy, or manage IT infrastructures for crucial server and network components, here, you’ll have the latest tech and brightest teammates at your fingertips.

Join us. The world can’t wait.  

You Have:

• 6+ years of experience with platform management, DevOps, Cloud, and infrastructure in an industry environment

• 3+ years of experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes

• 3+ years of experience migrating or deploying containerized applications into Kubernetes

• 3+ years of experience configuring networking and ingress, storage, and security in Kubernetes

• 3+ years of experience configuring or integrating logging, monitoring, and metrics capabilities into Kubernetes

• Experience with automation and scripting, including Ansible and bash scripts

• Experience with developing Helm charts and DevOps pipelines in tools, such as GitLab CI

• Knowledge of networking concepts and how to troubleshoot issues

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Rancher RKE2

• Experience with Rancher or Rancher Multi Cluster Manager

• Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

• Experience working in secure environments

• Experience with automated scripts to install and harden operating systems using Government STIGs

• Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA), Kubernetes and Cloud Native Security Associate (KCSA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) 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 with polygraph 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 $60,400.00 to $137,000.00 (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.

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.