The Opportunity:
Join a mission focused team supporting the modernization, automation, and secure delivery of enterprise software capabilities for the Department of Defense. As a Platform Engineer, you will help design, develop, and enhance a modern application platform leveraging‑ Kubernetes, container services, and DevSecOps pipelines. You will collaborate with software developers, system administrators, and security professionals to streamline delivery, improve automation, and mature platform services supporting continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
You will apply hands-on experience with modern developer tooling, container orchestration, infrastructure automation, and RMF-aligned best practices to strengthen platform reliability and developer experience across the organization. This role also provides opportunities to lead small teams, mentor junior engineers, and help define platform standards, processes, and technical direction.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
Experience with DoD RMF or STIGs
Experience with automation, including Git workflows, package and dependency management, and scripting
Experience researching tools and contributing to platform development, including processes, standards, and procedures
Experience optimizing CI/CD workflows, including build and package automation, pipeline tooling integration, and secure delivery processes
Experience with developer and platform tooling, such as Git, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Jenkins, Harbor, Nexus, or Jira
Experience with containerized applications, including deployment automation using YAML, and with Unix Shell scripting or command-line tooling
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have:
Experience contributing to Agile-based team ceremonies and workflows
Ability to enhance developer workflows and overall developer experience
Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve technical challenges efficiently
Possession of strong problem solving, deconfliction, and issue resolution skills
Possession of strong verbal and written communication skills
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
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 hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
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.
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.