Kubernetes Security Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity:

DevSecOps engineering requires a specific mix of development, engineering, and communication expertise. As a DevSecOps Engineer, you know that these skills create efficiency and effectiveness, so you can quickly deliver the best solutions for clients. We’re looking for a DevOps Engineer like you to help develop critical tools and get them into the hands of those who need them most.  

You will work with other developers and engineers using Agile processes to perform full life cycle development, including the design, implementation, and testing of secure runtime platforms, and other management capabilities, to host containerized mission applications and support Cloud-to-Edge DevSecOps solutions. You will use technologies such as containers, Kubernetes, Helm, and other supporting tools to develop a secure and reliable application platform designed for disconnected environments at the tactical edge. You will apply your deep knowledge of Kubernetes, modern automation and configuration management processes, and modern application deployment techniques to deliver production-ready infrastructure, work on complex problems, and provide highly innovative solutions.

Build your experience with the software development lifecycle on a team that works together to make the best software solutions. Work with us as we develop tools to transform the future. 

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience with enterprise cloud security and secure platform management, Kubernetes security architecture, and container security practices

• 5+ years of experience with implementing Kubernetes security controls, including cluster hardening, RBAC, network policies, and secret management

• 3+ years of experience with developing Helm charts and implementing secure DevOps pipelines for tools, including GitLab CI

• Experience in AWS EKS security architecture, including IAM roles, security groups, VPC design, and integration with AWS security services, including GuardDuty, Security Hub, or CloudWatch

• Experience with implementing and managing container security tools and policies, including OPA, Falco, or PSP and security scanning solutions, including Trivy or Aqua in CI/CD pipelines

• Experience with implementing service mesh security controls using Istio, mTLS, authorization policies, and traffic encryption patterns

• Experience with security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response for Kubernetes environments, including logging and compliance management and security automation, compliance-as-code, and infrastructure-as-code security practices

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree

• IAT Level II Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with working in IL6 and GovCloud

• Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field

• 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; 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 $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (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.