Cloud Ops Engineer

Serve as the technical lead for Cloud Operations across classified and unclassified environments, including DoD IL5 and IL6 AWS or Azure environments. Lead the operation, maintenance, monitoring, security, and continuous improvement of mission-critical cloud infrastructure and applications. Provide technical oversight for incident resolution, system administration, vulnerability remediation, configuration management, infrastructure performance, and compliance activities. Lead and mentor Cloud Operations personnel by establishing operating standards, documenting best practices, reviewing technical work, and providing hands-on guidance. Collaborate with cybersecurity, architecture, DevSecOps, and application teams to maintain secure and reliable production environments, support RMF and ATO requirements, and ensure operational risks are identified and addressed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation, maintenance, monitoring, security, and continuous improvement of mission-critical cloud infrastructure and applications in DoD IL5 and IL6 AWS or Azure environments
• Provide technical oversight for incident resolution, system administration, vulnerability remediation, configuration management, infrastructure performance, and compliance activities
• Lead and mentor Cloud Operations personnel by establishing operating standards, documenting best practices, reviewing technical work, and providing hands-on guidance
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, architecture, DevSecOps, and application teams to maintain secure and reliable production environments, support RMF and ATO requirements, and address operational risks

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud environments, including DoD IL5 and IL6 AWS or Azure environments
• 8+ years of experience administering Windows or Linux operating systems
• Experience leading operations personnel responsible for existing cloud or on-premises production systems
• Experience leading the architecture, build, and deployment of systems and applications within cloud platforms
• Experience monitoring, maintaining, securing, and troubleshooting critical infrastructure components
• Experience mentoring cloud or infrastructure engineers and establishing operational standards and best practices
• Knowledge of foundational system administration principles and DoD accreditation, RMF, and ATO processes
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or STEM field
• Security+ CE Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading cloud professionals on complex projects or technical efforts
• Experience supporting classified, disconnected, air-gapped, or restricted DoD environments
• Experience working with DoD systems requiring RMF authorization and ATO sustainment
• Experience with cloud infrastructure cost forecasting, tracking, and optimization
• Experience navigating complex security requirements while maintaining operational and regulatory compliance
• Experience with infrastructure as code, automation, configuration management, and cloud-monitoring tools
• AWS or Microsoft Azure Certification
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III-compliant Certification

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Work-life programs and dependent care
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of company 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

The projected compensation range for this position is $112,900.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). Salary 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.

Schedule

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

Work model expectations:

• Remote: Generally remote, with occasional in-person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: Frequent work from a Booz Allen facility, with potential visits to customer facilities as required by the role.
• Onsite: Work primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, collaborating directly with colleagues and customers.

Employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings to support engagement and effective communication.