Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Kubernetes Platform Engineer

The Opportunity:

Efficient software development teams make the most of their time by limiting the activities that take them away from writing their code, and data scientists away from creating the next innovative model to help outbreak predictions. We’re looking for someone like you to work on our new Platform Engineering team. You’ll be creating a new platform designed to support this challenge in a secure, automated manner, aiding the client’s mission to collaborate globally.

As a Platform Engineer, you’ve worked with containerization, containerization orchestration, and security and platform operations. You’ve used Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure, and you know the benefits of containerization and container orchestration tooling such as Docker Swarm or Kubernetes. On our team of Platform Engineers, you’ll use your knowledge and experience deploying Kubernetes clusters, Docker, and containerization tools across clouds in support of multiple applications.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

3+ years of experience deploying applications running in containers to a Kubernetes cluster, AWS, or AKS container orchestration

3+ years of experience with containerization, orchestration, and tools, including Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, or Azure Functions

Experience using Kubernetes deployment tools such as Helm, and Kubernetes Operators

Experience supporting GitHub Action runners deployments to a Kubernetes cluster, into cloud-based environments, and in support of the CI build environment

Experience with runtime security tools in a Kubernetes cluster

Experience supporting applications running in a containerized environment

Experience troubleshooting and triaging Kubernetes, using monitoring and logging tools

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

Experience provisioning and managing infrastructure and applications on Azure

Experience writing in PowerShell, Python, Rust, Typescript, or Go programming languages

Experience with R or Nextflow

Experience with GitHub Workflows and GitHub Actions

Experience migrating applications to Kubernetes

Experience with Kubernetes Admissions Controllers

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Create Your Career:

Grow With Us

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

A Place Where You Belong

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll develop your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Your Candidate Journey

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.

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 $60,300.00 to $137,000.00 (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.

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.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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