DevOps Engineer - Container Platform

About the role

Booz Allen is looking for an experienced Platform DevOps Engineer in Chantilly to develop, manage and secure a container platform for its clients, using cloud capabilities to solve some of their toughest challenges. The role involves improving clients' environments with modern container software so that orchestration is seamless, and supporting the team in shaping strategy and design while meeting standards across the containerization process.

Key responsibilities

• Develop container management software and build images, then orchestrate deployments in Kubernetes
• Support clients in adopting containers securely and recommend resources for managing and securing them
• Use the latest cloud technologies to improve clients' environments and strengthen DevOps skills while supporting critical cloud platforms

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience building and supporting AWS cloud, DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines
• 5+ years of containerization, including building images and orchestrating deployments in Kubernetes
• 5+ years of Infrastructure-as-Code environments, including automated server or network configurations, large-scale deployments or monitoring and testing
• 5+ years managing tools deployed with Helm and automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet or Chef
• 4+ years developing custom applications and supporting them in production
• Knowledge of container networking, monitoring, storage and security technologies, and of evaluating and resolving vulnerability findings
• TS/SCI clearance; ability to obtain a Security+, SSCP, CCNA-Security or GSEC certification within 6 months of hire
• HS diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred, Master's a plus

Required skills

• AWS, Kubernetes, Helm, Ansible, Puppet or Chef
• Nice to have: Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy or Ruby scripting; YAML configuration; system integration via JSON, REST and XML; OWASP or DevSecOps maturity models; cloud certifications such as AWS or Google Cloud Architect

What we offer

• Projected annual salary range of $77,600 to $176,000 depending on experience, education and contract terms
• Health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development and tuition assistance
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance