AWS DevOps Engineer

As a DevOps engineer, you know how to set up cloud environments and provision computer networking, storage, and virtual networks—ultimately, how to “harness the cloud.” We’re looking for an experienced DevOps infrastructure engineer to support our clients as they modernize their IT infrastructures and meet their most challenging missions.

About the role

As a DevOps infrastructure engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll work closely with cloud architects and engineers to manage server configuration for modern cloud solutions. You’ll apply your skills within a DevOps framework to establish or provision virtual machines or networks and use cloud services to further your clients’ meaningful missions. With access to our internal innovative labs, you’ll have the opportunity to explore different ways of solving our clients’ challenges. Whether helping to develop, deploy, or manage IT infrastructures for crucial server and network components, you’ll have the latest tech and brightest teammates at your fingertips.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with AWS services and cloud-native architecture patterns such as ECS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, SageMaker, RDS, DynamoDB, IAM policies, security groups, and network security
• 3+ years of experience with containerization such as Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, and container orchestration
• 3+ years of experience with Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and security documentation
• 3+ years of experience with secrets management and security automation
• Experience with DevOps Monitoring such as CloudWatch or Prometheus, logging, and alerting
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice to have

• 5+ years of experience with bash or Python scripting and CI/CD tools and practices such as GitHub Actions or GitLab CI
• 3+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code such as AWS CDK, Terraform, or CloudFormation
• 3+ years of experience with disaster recovery
• 2+ years of experience in TypeScript, Python, or OOP language and writing and reviewing code for enterprise scale applications
• Experience in security scanning tools and DevSecOps practices such as SonarQube or Snyk
• Experience with security compliance automation and continuous monitoring, and system design with focus on scalability and reliability
• Experience with database administration and optimization such as RDS, DynamoDB, or MongoDB, serverless architecture such as Lambda or API Gateway, and leading technical initiatives in large-scale environments
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Certification
• IAT Level II+, Security+, or CISSP Certification

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.

Benefits

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
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care
• Recognition awards program acknowledging 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.

Pay

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 $77,600.00 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.

Schedule

This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.