Kubernetes Platform Engineer – Senior

Kubernetes Platform Engineer, Senior

Key Role:

Manage, administer, support, and enhance cloud environments, ensuring continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution. Apply advanced consulting skills or extensive technical expertise, including full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with Kubernetes

• Experience with Custom controllers, operators, and Kubernetes security, and configmaps, RBAC, StatefulSets, and DaemonSets

• Experience with containerization like Docker usage and optimization and image creation

• Experience with version control Git usage and branching strategies to include CI/CD integration, and Infrastructure as Code

• Experience with CI/CD Gitlab pipelines including designing and optimizing complex Gitlab pipelines, and with AWS, Azure, or GCP services

• Experience with designing and implementing HA solutions, advanced DR strategies and implementation, and in Helm with the ability to create full custom Helm Charts and templates

• Knowledge of Terraform usage and module creation, and scripting with Bash, Python, and basic Golang

• TS/SCI clearance

• HS diploma or GED

• Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification within 2 months of hire date

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience managing and deploying applications in an air-gapped environment

• Experience with Agile development methodologies and working on Agile teams using collaboration tools, including Jira, Confluence, or Discourse

• Experience creating and conducting automated unit and system integration tests to identify and feedback failed modules and components

• Ability to communicate technical ideas and deliver briefings with cross-functional teams

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Possession of excellent listening skills

• Bachelor's degree

• Certified AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Certified Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer, or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) certifications

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 is required.

Compensation

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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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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

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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.

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.