Senior Platform Engineer

Overview

Remote
USD 77,500.00 - 176,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Orchestration
Management
Virtual Machines
Computer Networking
YAML
JSON
Docker
Kubernetes
VMware vSphere
Cloud Computing
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
Pivotal
Cloud Foundry
Cross-functional Team
Workflow
Optimization
Agile
Extreme Programming
Software Engineering
Product Management
Linux
Distribution
Red Hat Linux
CentOS
Ubuntu
Automated Testing
Testing
Security Clearance
Finance
Professional Development
SAP BASIS
Fraud
Collaboration
Law

Job Details

Job Number: R0226990

Platform Engineer, Senior
The Opportunity:

Everyone is trying to "harness the cloud," but not everyone knows how. As a platform engineer, you're eager to build, manage, and secure a container platform that meets your client's needs and takes advantage of cloud capabilities. We need you to develop container management software to solve some of our clients' toughest challenges.

As a lead platform engineer at Booz Allen, you can use your technical skills to affect mission-forward change. You'll guide your team as they use the latest cloud technologies to improve your client's environment with current container software to ensure seamless orchestration. Using your platform expertise, you'll lead your team as you inform strategy and design while ensuring standards are met throughout the containerization process.

You'll recommend resources that will help your client manage and securely adopt containers. Additionally, you'll continue to strengthen your platform skills while supporting the development of critical cloud platforms.

Work with us to use cloud platform technology for good.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:
  • 10+ years of experience deploying, configuring, integrating, maintaining, and upgrading cloud native applications in container and VM-based environments
  • Experience with creating advanced networking configurations for cloud applications in different environments using YAML and JSON-based schemas
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, vSphere, and Helm
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as Azure, AWS, GovCloud, or Pivotal Cloud Foundry
  • Experience creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative, cross-functional team
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience in platform engineering or 12+ years of experience in platform engineering in lieu of a degree


Nice If You Have:
  • Experience in acquiring client requirements and resolving workflow problems through automation optimization
  • Experience with Agile methodology, extreme programming, software engineering, product management, and software products
  • Experience with a major Linux distribution, including Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar
  • Experience working with a team of Software Engineers
  • Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance
  • Secret clearance
  • Master's degree


Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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 $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (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.
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