Platform Engineer

The Opportunity:

As a Platform Engineer, you’ll help build and operate the foundational infrastructure behind an enterprise Digital Twin and modeling and simulation platform. You’ll support containerized platforms and deployment pipelines that enable real-time visualization, simulation, and analytics across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments.

Here, you’ll work alongside senior platform, DevOps, and application engineers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting systems operating under DoD security and ATO constraints while learning how large-scale digital platforms are built and sustained.

Work with us to use cloud platform technology for good.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 2 years of experience working with containerized applications or platforms
• Experience with Kubernetes fundamentals and container concepts
• Experience using infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Helm
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
• Ability to troubleshoot Linux-based systems and document operational issues
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Kubernetes distributions such as EKS, RKE2, or similar
• Experience with Docker or OCI images and container registries
• Experience with Git Ops-style workflows
• Experience with Linux environments and shell scripting
• Experience with platforms supporting Digital Twin or simulation workloads
• Experience deploying and maintaining enterprise platforms in production
• Experience with Authority to Operate (ATO)
• Knowledge of container hardening or secure baseline concepts
• TS/SCI clearance

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 $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (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.

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.